Ganja is an ancient term for cannabis.

Ganja is an ancient term for cannabis. 

Although it is often used as slang in the United States, the word "ganja" originates from Vedic Sanskrit, where it specifically refers to a powerful form of cannabis. Ganja denotes the flower of the cannabis plant, while "charas" refers to the resin, and "bhang," typically prepared as a drink, is made from the leaves and seeds.

While "ganja" is predominantly a slang term in English today, this was not always the case. The term gained popularity in connection with the global economy, likely as a result of trade and colonial interactions with India and nearby regions.