Marijuana: Ancient Hindu medicine for health

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Surprisingly, I found some reasonably explained good health aspects of Marijuana ("Ganjika", "Soma Ras" in Hindu texts) used in correct preparation and measure.
I am personally against use of drugs. This post is only an insight.

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