Can Marijuana be used as medicine?

Marijuana is an illegal drug for most countries. It contains some of the same chemicals as tobacco which can harm the lungs. But now, marijuana or we can say medical marijuana is used for curing various diseases. Medical marijuana is a medicine which is extracted from Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica species. It contains three major active compounds which are THC, CBN, and CBD.

Medical marijuana is used for relieving symptoms or treating various diseases and conditions. The use of Medical marijuana is limited because it has both pros and cons. Marijuana was used as a medicine around the globe until the early 1900s. Now it becomes illegal due to its misuse as a harmful drug.

What is THC?

Tetrahydrocannabinolis or THC is a psychoactive compound which is found in marijuana. When people say "feeling high!"; THC is responsible for it. Dronabinol and Nabilone care two man-made drugs which are synthetic forms of tetrahydrocannabinolis. These drugs are used for preventing vomiting and nausea for chemotherapy patients.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol or CBD is also found in marijuana but this is not psychoactive compound. CBD is used for various medical benefits.
Nabiximols is a specific plant which is used for extracting THC and CBD in the same ration. This drug is very useful in treating spasticity, neuropathic pain, multiple sclerosis, etc.

What are the benefits of medical marijuana?

Medical marijuana is useful for treating various conditions such as:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Pain
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Muscle Spasticity

Medical CBD is an excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and anti-emetic. Cannabis Dispensary Canada uses CBD as neuroprotective in Alzheimer's disease, fetal hypoxia, Huntington's, Parkinson's, and various other neurodegenerative conditions.

Does medical marijuana have any side-effects?
Medical marijuana has very slight side-effects if consumed at low doses. Some common side effects are:
• Fatigue
• Dry Mouth

Side effects for higher doses:

• Paranoia
• Dizziness
• Psychoactive effects
• Hallucinations

There are various adverse effects of cannabis among adolescents due to the neurological system and immature brain which can result in schizophrenia and IQ loss.

Can medical marijuana is addictive?

There is a very low risk of addiction and low toxicity when consumed in low therapeutic doses. But heavy doses can be a concern of marijuana abuse. Researchers have suggested that CBD might be helpful for treating marijuana abuse.

How does medical marijuana help?

CBD is an active chemical in marijuana which is very similar to substances which are involved in appetite, movement, memory, and pain in the body. According to the research, CBD might help in:
• Reducing inflammation and relieve pain
• Killing cancer cells
• Slow down the tumor growth rate
• Reducing anxiety
• Controlling vomiting and nausea caused due to chemotherapy
• Relaxing tight muscles in multiple sclerosis
• Helps cancer and AIDS patients for gaining weight and stimulating appetite

Can medical marijuana use in seizure disorder?
Medical marijuana gets lots of attention when people said that a special form of medical marijuana is helping in controlling seizures in the children. Epidiolex is a special type of drug which is extracted from CBD for treating people with seizures.