On the Preparations of the Indian Hemp, or Gunjah (Cannabis Indica) Their Effects on the Animal System in Health, and Their Utility in the Treatment of Tetanus and Other Convulsive Diseases

"On the Preparations of the Indian Hemp, or Gunjah (Cannabis Indica)" by W. B. O'Shaughnessy is an exploration of cannabis indica's characteristics and medicinal applications in the 1800s. Penned by a physician in the Bengal Army, the book meticulously examines the historical context, botanical aspects, and clinical uses of cannabis. It highlights traditional uses of hemp in India for recreation and health, along with the author's animal experiments to demonstrate the drug's ability to stop convulsions, suggesting it could ease illnesses like tetanus and rabies. The author promotes cannabis as a valuable therapeutic aid but warns of dosage risks, calling for more research into its potential for Western medicine.