Important contents of cannabis is as follows;
• β-sitosterol (found in the amount of 100-148 g / L) is beneficial to reduce hypercholesterolemia (reducing absorption of cholesterol), works to antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory (Malini & Vanithakumari, 1990).
• γ-Tocopherols, an anti-oxidant substances are effective as protection against various cancers and coronary heart disease (Wolf, 1997).
• terpenes consisting of two types, β-caryophyllene (found in the amount of 740 mg / L) are useful as anti-inflammatory substances and serves as a cytoprotective (cell protection) and myrcene (found in the amount of 160 mg / L) which is an anti-oxidant substances .
• Oil of methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), a family of compounds that acetylsalicylic acid is the main ingredient aspirin. Methyl salicylate is through a simple hydrolysis process by the body can be converted to acetylsalicylic acid which is useful as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain relievers) and also beneficial to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer.
