07/10/2026
The Effects and Benefits of Cannabis Value Chains in Ghana
Following the passage of both executive and legislative acts on cannabis cultivation in Ghana, majority of Farmers has set their eyes on cannabis farming. However, let's educate ourselves on the effects and benefits of cannabis.
Cannabis which comes in different varieties Cannabis indica, Cannabis stiva and Cannabis rudeleris is which are known in English as h**p, wee or ma*****na is a tropical plant.
Every part of h**p can be utilised and here are some education for you.
H**p seed is rich in oil such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid, vitamins especially vitamin C for immunity, mineral (it contains potassium, Phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, calcium, zinc and iron) and anti-oxidant.
HEART DISEASES
H**p is known to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the heart and stabilise blood pressure. Oil from h**p can be used for cooking. H**p seed contains amino acids such as atginine which produces nitric oxide which makes your blood dilate and relax.
SKIN DISORDER
Studies shows that your immune system depends on the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid.
REDUCE PMS (Premenstral syndrome) h**p seed helps to produce prostagladin which reduce effects of prolactin, it decrease breast pain, increase tenderness, decrease depression, help in fluid retention and irritability.
DIGESTION
H**p is rich in fiber for digestion
H**P SEEDS
Cannabis can be used to produce C*D and THC for medical use.
C*D is reported to help with this neurological condition such as Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis, neurological pains and childhood seizure disorders, convulsions, epilepsy. Reduce inflammation, rheumatism and arthritis.
RISK
Regulation of THC (Canada and USA approved cannabis variety of 0.3%)
WHY SOME INCLUDE H**P IN THEIR DIETS
H**p is a source of vital nutrients, help fight against heart diseases, protect your brain health, boost your immune system, promotes healthy digestion and help you eat less. It also lead to healthier skin ease the symptoms of PMS and lower your cholesterol.
Final cannabis has over 50000 uses and Africa needs to tap into benefits of cannabis but other uses includes fuel, in paper, in aviation and automobile, in radioactive treatment, combating climate change in food and also medical.