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Cannabis sativa as an Herbal Ingredient: Problems and Prospects

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Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela Drive, P/Bag X1, Mthatha 5117, South Africa
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African Medicinal Flora and Fauna Research Niche, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5117, South Africa
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Molecules 2024, 29(15), 3605; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153605
Submission received: 14 June 2024 / Revised: 24 July 2024 / Accepted: 30 July 2024 / Published: 30 July 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Bioactive Compounds in Pharmaceuticals)

Abstract

Cannabis sativa, otherwise known as hemp, is discussed to highlight the various problems and prospects associated with its use as an herbal ingredient. The chemical composition of hemp, with classification based on cannabinoid contents, its biological activities, current global scenarios and legality issues, economic importance, and future prospects, are discussed.
Keywords: Cannabis sativa; cannabinoids; biological activities; cannabis legality; cannabis economy Cannabis sativa; cannabinoids; biological activities; cannabis legality; cannabis economy

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Oriola, A.O.; Kar, P.; Oyedeji, A.O. Cannabis sativa as an Herbal Ingredient: Problems and Prospects. Molecules 2024, 29, 3605. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153605

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Oriola AO, Kar P, Oyedeji AO. Cannabis sativa as an Herbal Ingredient: Problems and Prospects. Molecules. 2024; 29(15):3605. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153605

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Oriola, Ayodeji O., Pallab Kar, and Adebola O. Oyedeji. 2024. "Cannabis sativa as an Herbal Ingredient: Problems and Prospects" Molecules 29, no. 15: 3605. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29153605

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