India. [Hindī charas.] The resinous exudation of the hemp-plant (Cannabis Indica), used in India as an intoxicating drug.
1860. Mayne, Exp. Lex., Churrus, name given to the resin obtained from the substance called Gunjah [dried hemp-plant].
1866. Treas. Bot., 214/1. The dried plant, or portions of it, are sold … under the name of Gunjah and Bhang, while the resin itself is known as Churras.
