What is Charas? Types of Charas Found in India

Dr. Amar Shinde
Written & Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Amar Shinde
Published on: 06 Nov 2024 | Last Updated on: 25 Jul 2026
What is Charas? Types of Charas Found in India

Charas is a cannabis resin prepared by hand from the flowering tops of live Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plants. It is one of several cannabis preparations used in India, alongside ganja and bhang. [1]

We, the best Nasha Mukti Kendra in Mumbai, have come up with a blog detailing various aspects of Charas and its type.

What is Charas?

A form of cannabis concentrate that is sometimes mistaken for the hash is known as charas. Charas is derived from a living cannabis plant.

Charas is popular worldwide but mainly in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal. It is most frequently connected to India, where it has been utilized for religious and therapeutic purposes for countless years.

Charas is cultivated only in certain parts of India. However, the Parvati Valley in Northern India is an ideal location for the cultivation of charas, which is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Indian charas has a religious legacy in Hinduism. According to mythology, Lord Shiva would escape to the mountains to enjoy a smoke. Though charas manufacture is prohibited in India due to side effects of charas, many people in India still keep producing and using it regardless of the law's prohibition.

In fact, charas is a significant cash crop for many tribes in Northern India's Himalayan region. There are two most popular varieties of Charas in India, and we have listed them in this post.

Related Article: Difference Between Bhang and Ganja

Types of Charas Found in India

  1. Malana Cream
  2. Rasol Cream
  3. Tosh Ball
  4. Waichin Cream
  5. Nagaru Cream
  6. Grahan Cream
  7. Kerala Gold

Final Word

Charas use can produce short-term effects such as euphoria, altered perception, impaired coordination, and difficulty concentrating. Frequent or long-term use may increase the risk of cannabis dependence, memory and learning problems, mental health disorders in susceptible individuals, and respiratory problems when smoked. [2]

Jagruti Rehab Centres in India

Charas addiction and overdose should only be addressed in recovery facilities since they have the necessary processes and instruments. There is a Nasha Mukti Kendra in Mumbai, called Jagruti Rehab. We offer the best de-addiction treatment for Charas and other drugs.

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Dr. Amar Shinde
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Dr. Amar Shinde

Dr. Amar Shinde, founder of Jagruti Rehab, is a renowned psychiatrist in India with over two decades of experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and neuropsychiatry, dedicated to holistic, compassionate patient care.

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References

Last Updated: 25 Jul 2026

[1] Government of India. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. India Code. Available at: https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/18974/1/narcotic-drugs-and-psychotropic-substances-act-1985.pdf

 

[2] National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts. Available at: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/cannabis-marijuana

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