Medical and Health Benefits of Marijuana

In the past years, Marijuana has been looked down upon and many time describe as a gate way drug, which is false. Marijuana has many medical and health benefits that can help you live your daily life to the fullest. The different types of marijuana take different medical conditions and can contribute to a healthier life if consumed properly.

Marijuana has 3 main elements that are used to medical purposes, THC, CBD and CBN. These compounds have healing powers and can be beneficial to your health. THC is seen as the main element as it is responsible for the psychoactive chemicals in marijuana. CBD has most of the healing power.

These elements all come together to help heal or cope with certain conditions as well as better your health in the long run. Marijuana can be beneficial to the functioning of your immune system, the regulation of your moods and emotions, your digestive system and in neuro protection as well.

Marijuana has been mostly medically to help in increasing appetite for patients with AIDS and cancer, or those with wasting diseases or if you just lacking appetite. They are many ways to consume marijuana for its medical benefits such as THC/CBD oils and  THC capsules to name a few.

Medical Benefits of THC

The THC element is used medically for patients dealing with loss of appetite, reducing muscle pain, fighting inflammation and muscle control. There are many other benefits of THC.

  • Stimulating appetite in individuals experiencing loss of appetite, which can be beneficial for patients with conditions like anorexia or those undergoing chemotherapy.
  • Relieving muscle pain and spasms, making it a potential treatment option for patients with multiple sclerosis, arthritis, or other chronic pain conditions.
  • Reducing inflammation, which can help alleviate symptoms associated with conditions like multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Aiding in muscle control, which can be beneficial for patients with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease or dystonia.

Medical Benefits of CBD

CBD is the non psychoactive element in cannabis and has a growing popularity since being discovered to help young children dealing with chronic diseases such as serious services.

  • Reducing seizures and convulsions in epilepsy patients
  • Relieving pain and inflammation
  • Managing anxiety and stress
  • Supporting sleep and relaxation
  • Exhibiting antioxidant and neuroprotective propertie

It is widely used medically to help with patients with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and Parkinson’s Disease. It also helps in reducing pain for conditions such as arthritis and cancer.

Medical Use for Marijuana

As we have discovered it’s great for many conditions and can help you life a healthier, happier life. These are some of the conditions it can help with:

  • Chronic Anxiety
  • Help cope with schizophrenia
  • Help cope with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • Used as treatment for drug addiction (CBD elements) specifically for heroin and morphine addiction
  • Reducing muscle and joints pain/spasms
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Insomnia
  • Autism
  • Epilepsy
  • Nausea

Like everything else too much of a good thing can be bad. Marijuana has minimal side effects, that all depends on if you are consuming it correctly and if you are consuming the correct amount.

Some of the short term side effects include short term memory, dry mouth, dry eyes, paranoia and delusions (if large amounts have been consumed).