CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON VIJAYA (CANNABIS SATIVA LINN.): A FORGOTTEN AMBROSIA
G. S. Ram, C Murali Krishna, Darshan Kumar, K Midhuna Mohan, G. R. V. Babu
International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy April 19, 2018 DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.09228 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Cannabis |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key findings | The text reports that Ayurvedic classics cite approximately fifty diseases treatable with single or compound preparations of Vijaya (Cannabis sativa), and that Sodhana (purification) is required to detoxify unwanted qualities and improve therapeutic value. The authors argue that revalidating this ancient medicinal evidence provides scope for more refined research into medical Cannabis. |
Abstract
Vijaya (Cannabis sativa Linn.) is associated with spiritual and medicinal aspect of Indian cultural heritage.Currently it is a controlled substance placed under Schedule-1 in the United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances due to its abusive & narcotic nature.Ayurveda, the science of life has details regarding Vijaya identification, cultivation techniques, collection method, purification process, formulations, indications, antidotes, specific dietetics, etc.According to Ayurveda Vijaya, an analeptic herb is originated from amrita (ambrosia) & having the properties of Visha (poison) requires Sodhana (purification) to be utilized as a medicament.Purification helps to detoxify the unwanted qualities & also improves the therapeutic value.Approximately fifty diseases have been cited in Ayurvedic classics which can be treated with single or compound preparations of Vijaya.Bioavailability & efficacy is very quick as it is an ushna virya (hot potency) herb having Tikshna (sharp), Vyavayi (bioavailability even before digestion) & Yogavahi (synergistic action) properties.In this twenty first century research in the therapeutic aspects of Cannabis sativa lead to an increase in the awareness & knowledge of the 'medical Cannabis' among the scientific community.Revalidation of the medicinal evidence of Vijaya present in the ancient Ayurvedic literature provides scope for more refined research.
Comparable studies
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| Causal association between cannabis and psychosis: examination of the evidence | 2004 | Review | |
| Cannabis sativa: A comprehensive ethnopharmacological review of a medicinal plant with a long history. General (historical and pharmacological review) | 2018 | Review | |
| Psychiatric effects of cannabis | 2001 | Review | |
| Beyond THC: The New Generation of Cannabinoid Designer Drugs | 2011 | Review | |
| Cannabidiol, a Cannabis sativa constituent, as an antipsychotic drug | 2006 | Review |