Cannabis Sativa: Hemp is a plant known for its medicinal, industrial and cultural utility. Hemp has a long history of cultivation and use in India, it is used in different ways in different states. Although hemp is cultivated in many parts of India, it is mainly grown in the northeastern states. So let's know in which states of India hemp is cultivated and in which products it is used.
Cannabis is mainly cultivated in these states
In India, cannabis is cultivated mainly in the northeastern states.
Himachal Pradesh: The highest cultivation of cannabis in the country takes place in Himachal Pradesh, especially in Kinnaur, Mandi and Kullu districts. Here cannabis is used for both traditional and medicinal purposes.
Uttarakhand: Cannabis is traditionally cultivated in Uttarakhand. In the hilly areas here, it is also used in local medicinal treatments and religious ceremonies.
Sikkim: Cannabis is cultivated in Sikkim mainly for its traditional use. The climate here is suitable for the cultivation of cannabis.
Arunachal Pradesh: Cannabis is also cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh, which is used for traditional medicine and other uses.
Cannabis is not only used for intoxication, but it is also used medicinally, religiously and culturally, industrially and the seeds of cannabis are also used in food and drinks. Cannabis seeds, which are added to food in roasted or powdered form, are rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals.