Cannabis Sativa, a significant herbaceous species with origins in Central Asia, has long been valued for its use in traditional medicine. Eastern Asia is its natural habitat. Hemp contains more than 540 phytochemicals, and they have been found to have medicinal benefits that go well beyond their propensity to cause psychosis. These benefits include the ability to alleviate nausea and anorexia brought on by chemotherapy, as well as the symptomatic relief of multiple sclerosis.