VIJAYA A VERSATILE HERB OF PAST AND FUTURE – A CRITICAL REVIEW
Dr. Mangesh Madan Mudgal*, Dr. Jagdish Onkar and Dr. Darpan Gangil
ABSTRACT
Cannabis sativa, commonly known as cannabis or marijuana, is a versatile herb that has been used for various medicinal and recreational purposes for centuries. In Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, cannabis is referred to as "Vijaya" and has been used for its therapeutic properties in various health conditions. It has more than 200 formulations recommended for internal and external uses in Ayurveda. In recent years it has attracted many researchers around the world, as the therapeutic benefits of Cannabinoids for a number of medical conditions has been reported in numerous controlled clinical trials. This critical review aims to compile the information about the classical references, traditional uses, morphology and identification of Vijaya. This information could help in identification of Vijaya as well as exploring its potential in pharmaceutical preparations.
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