Oriola AO, Kar P, Oyedeji AO.
Cannabis sativa as an Herbal Ingredient: Problems and Prospects.
Molecules 2024;
29:3605. [PMID:
39125010 PMCID:
PMC11314114 DOI:
10.3390/molecules29153605]
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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.
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