Marijuana in medicine

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• Medical properties of marijuana
• What diseases does cannabis help with
• How much THC is in medical marijuana

Cannabis in medicine

Hundreds of years ago, long before the worldwide ban on the herb, people knew the healing qualities of the Jah plant. The therapeutic use of marijuana is different in that it serves to alleviate suffering, rather than for pleasure, like the recreational counterpart. For medicinal purposes, cannabis has traditionally been smoked or consumed in other ways, including through vaporizers and extracts. Medical cannabis is still banned in many countries, but decriminalization is moving steadily in this direction. For treatment, the CBD component that does not have a psychoactive effect is mainly used, THC is less commonly used.

Medical properties of marijuana

The role of cannabis in medicine is the main driving force behind its legalization. The use of the herb for medicinal purposes is actively used in many countries, helping to treat diseases and reduce the effects of their symptoms. Cannabis serves as a natural sedative, helping to relax during times of great stress, and reduces chronic pain and muscle spasms. Another action of Bob Marley's favorite plant can be called an anti-inflammatory effect. Also, the herb increases appetite and improves the general condition of seriously ill patients undergoing treatment.

What diseases does cannabis help with

Medical cannabis is able to help the sick in many cases, from mild to critical. The herb relieves suffering in the treatment of oncology and AIDS, relieving symptoms of nausea and increasing appetite, copes well with migraines, reducing the number of manifestations by 50%. In a 2020 study, Newcastle University found that CBD was able to neutralize cancer cells in the bone marrow in leukemia, as well as glioma cells, a form of primary brain cancer. Other studies show a positive effect in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. CBD helps to reduce muscle pain and spasms, as well as problems with urination. Indica varieties, in turn, help fight anxiety and a sense of panic.

How much THC is in medical marijuana

THC levels in medical cannabis strains range from negligible to high, rarely exceeding the 10% mark. Most strains are dominated by the amount of CBD, which has shown itself better in medicine, however, there are medicinal varieties with a large amount of THC. For example, medical cannabis varieties "Black Russian" and "White Russian" have a high rate of psychoactive component - 20%. The CBD herb “Medikit” achieves the opposite. The inflorescences of this variety carry 20% CBD, which is a fairly high level.

Author: Sergey Esipov

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