Abstract :
Pharmacological activities of Cannabis sativa
(Marijuana) include physiologic and metabolic restoration,
antiartheritic, antiaging, nerve tonic, cognitive function
improvement in geriatric states and recovery from
neurogenerative disorders like convulsions and tardive
dyskinesia. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized
Block Design (RBD) with two parameters (Vermicompost
and Farmyard Manure)replicated thrice in different
harvesting period. The data were collected for morphological
traits, chlorophyll, freesugar, reducing sugar (Water soluble
carbohydrates), protein, phosphorus, alkaloids and Dry
Matter (DM) yield. Vermicompost 1.35 t/ha (Cow dung +
Vegetable wastes + Eisenia foetida) recorded double yields as
compared with FYM at 6.5 ton/ha. Approximately,
Vermicompost showed three times more free sugar and
reducing sugar content after 60 days. Determination of the
total proteins in Cannabis sativa has revealed the tendency to
their accumulation in Vermicompost, compared with FYM.
The highest alkaloid present observed in leaf while the root
and stem also were acceptable. The plant growth results
indicate the presence ofsome growth-promoting substances in
worm-processed material (Vermicompost).
TheVermicompost also contained a considerable amount of
some essential plant micronutrientsthat might beresponsible
for better plant growth and productivity. This study suggests
that vermicomposted manures may be a potential source of
plant nutrients for sustainable crop production.
