Hemp can be grown for agricultural and industrial uses under the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985. The state government, however, establishes the geographical restrictions for the issuance of licences for its cultivation pursuant to Section 10 of the Act.

Section 10 of the NDPS act states, (ii) the possession, transport, import inter-State, export inter-State, sale, purchase, consumption and use of opium; 

(iii) the cultivation of any cannabis plant, production, manufacture, possession, transport, import inter-State, export inter-State, sale, purchase consumption or use of cannabis (excluding charas). 

The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), which was introduced in 1985, establishes the laws governing cannabis and cannabis-related goods in India. 

In contrast to seeds and leaves, which are permitted, the Act expressly forbids the sale and manufacturing of cannabis flowers.

In other words, hemp is legal as long as the THC content is 0.3% or less than 0.3%.

In various inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid from cannabis sativa, has shown anti-inflammatory benefits.

Since CBD binds to numerous receptors and enzymes, its exact mechanism of action is yet unknown, according to a study conducted by the National Library of Medicine. 

Although it is typically thought of as a single disorder, arthritis refers to both joint discomfort and disease. In actuality, there are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and associated diseases, including, among others, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, etc. 

As we’re aware by now, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system to reduce inflammation and discomfort (ECS). By interacting with serotonin receptors, CBD can alter how our brain interprets pain and raise serotonin levels. Our bodies and minds become relaxed as a result, which can lessen the severity of arthritic adverse effects.

Additionally, certain receptors in the body that affect pain and inflammation can be blocked by cannabinoids.

Patients who used Sativex, a spray containing cannabis extract, during a five-week period participated in one of the initial studies examining the efficacy of cannabis-based therapy to treat rheumatoid arthritis. 

Participants discovered that the medication reduced pain and inflammation while also enhancing the quality of their sleep. Mild side effects that were mentioned were not injurious to the patient’s quality of life.

Therefore, CBD completely has the capability and capacity to improve the conditions of an individual with arthritis. 

People often are confused about everything related to Cannabis, Hemp, and Cannabinoids because of which they end up mixing all of them even though they differ from each other. (Be it their physical appearance, or existing chemical compounds).

All items made from the Cannabis sativa plant are referred to as “cannabis” products. The cannabis plant alone contains about 540 chemical substances. The four major compounds that have received the most attention are d-9-THC, CBD, d-8-THC, and cannabinol.

Cannabis sativa plant components or byproducts that have high tetrahydrocannabinol concentrations are referred to as “marijuana” (THC). Whereas, may extract CBD from hemp or marijuana.

However, the part where they differentiate is, that for hemp to be legal its THC content should be 0.3 percent or below.

The primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, THC, is what gives users a “high.”. Additionally, it comes in tinctures, capsules, foods, oils, and other forms. A consumer usually prefers smoking it.  

Both these compounds interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system, but their effects are quite different, depending on their THC content.