Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is Ganja?
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Ganja is a term used to describe high-grade cannabis, often with spiritual or ceremonial associations.
The word originated in India and Jamaica, where ganja has a long history of traditional use.
These days, ganja is celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts around the world.
History of Ganja
The origins of ganja can be traced back to ancient India, where the earliest mentions of cannabis refer to it as “ganja” or “ganja.” Hindu texts describe ganja as one of the “five sacred plants.”
Ganja was associated with the Hindu god Shiva and used by holy men and saddhus for its spiritual effects. The herb soon spread from India to the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade.
In Jamaica, cannabis cultivation took hold in the 19th century. Jamaican field workers smoked ganja to ease the struggle of long hours harvesting sugarcane under the hot sun.
The practice grew so prevalent that “ganja” became synonymous with marijuana in Jamaica.
Rastafarians considered ganja to be a holy sacrament due to its meditative properties and incorporated it into their rituals. Jamaican immigrants later brought ganja to the UK and North America.)
Is Ganja Cannabis?
Ganja refers to cannabis flowers and top leaves. Ganja is traditionally linked with powerful cannabis sativa or indica strains.
Ganja is usually a high-quality weed grown for psychoactivity. However, it is sometimes used interchangeably with marijuana.
The classic ganja strains Haze, Kush, and Skunk are popular.
