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Ganja

Ganja

Ganja, also known as cannabis, traditionally has significant cultural and religious uses in various parts of the world but specific traditional medicinal practices are not well-documented. It is used for managing physical and mental health symptoms during pregnancy according to posts on a pro-cannabis forum, though efficacy perceptions vary widely. Scientific evidence suggests that using Ganja before total hip or knee surgery may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis, although other outcomes were not significantly affected. The study also highlights significant toxicological risks associated with unregulated Ganja and Charas in India's illicit market due to unpredictable potency and contamination. Among adolescents, smoking tobacco is the most common substance use, but there are no recorded major safety issues or drug interactions specific to Ganja.

At a glance
Best evidence
A
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • This study finds that unregulated Ganja products in India pose significant, overlooked toxicological risks due to unpredictable potency and contamination. D PMID
  • The study found that 33.8% of adolescent boys currently use substances, with smoking tobacco being the most common. D PMID
  • Cannabis use before total hip or knee surgery was associated with higher rates of deep vein thrombosis but did not significantly affect other outcomes. A PMID
  • Four themes related to using cannabis for symptom management during pregnancy were identified, including mental and physical health conditions. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Ganja?

Ganja (Ganja) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Ganja?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Ganja; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: This study finds that unregulated Ganja products in India pose significant, overlooked toxicological risks due to unpredictable potency and contamination.

How strong is the evidence for Ganja?

The strongest finding for Ganja carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Ganja safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Ganja in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Ganja interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Ganja in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

Is Ganja a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 The role of cannabis on total hip and knee surgeries outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Use of cannabis to manage symptoms of mental and physical health conditions during pregnancy: analysis of a pro-cannabis pregnancy forum. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Prevalence of substance use among adolescents residing in urban slums of Vellore: A cross-sectional study. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 A user-informed perspective of the toxicological data gap in India's cannabis landscape. literature abstract metadata