How Does Medical Marijuana Play a Role in Managing a Medical Condition

Health benefits of cannabis are coming to the limelight as more research in its support is being conducted. People have been using marijuana today to manage various medical illnesses. 

British journal of clinical pharmacology and journal of pain talks about the advantages of the cannabis plant and its contribution to the medical field to act as an anti-cancer agent, its supportive role in managing chemotherapy and AIDS-related appetite loss, and it's more common use in chronic pain and anxiety relief effect of CBD (Cannabidiol, an active ingredient or cannabinoid present in cannabis).

As medical marijuana is being more commonly accepted in California, getting your 420 Evaluations in Moreno Valley, L.A or San Diego can be conducted through online consultancy.

You might wonder, how do cannabinoids play a role in managing any medical illnesses!

Let us have a look,

The two main ingredients of the cannabis plant are THC(tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD(cannabidiol). These are the active cannabinoids which play a role in the functioning of the neurotransmitters present in our endocannabinoid system. The interactions between these cannabinoids and receptors present in our body stimulate the functions of our immune system and the central nervous system.

If you are aware of the high provided by cannabis use, well it's mainly because of THC, though it has many medical properties too and also plays a part in insomnia related sleep disorder and has stress-relieving functions.

Though CBD is the main cannabis known for its medical properties and plays a part in managing various medical illnesses, like epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, chronic pain, and anxiety relief.

Let us have a look at the commonly lying medical conditions, for which you can use your MMJ card(medical marijuana card),

Cannabis for Pain Relief

Almost 25 million adults use medical cannabis for managing a medical condition. Marijuana is more commonly used for its pain-relieving properties than for co[pung up with any other medical condition. On many occasions, chronic pain doesn't respond to other medicines and treatments, cannabis is taken into consideration in these cases. Pain-relieving properties of both THC and CBD are found effective, though more research is needed to have an evident look on their working.

As suggested by some studies, cannabinoids present in marijuana directly restrain peripheral nerve pain and have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

Stress Relieving Properties of Medical Marijuana to Treat, PTSD, and Mood Disorders

It could be hard to identify the main cause of emotional distress. Like physical pain leaves a mark or could obstruct you to not do various activities, it's easier to identify, unlike emotional pain. Antidepressants and benzodiazepines are common medications prescribed to patients which come along with many side effects like potential for addiction and increased suicidal thoughts.

Marijuana, on the other hand, does not have such side effects. Cannabis strains having high CBD content and low THC is optimal for people suffering from depression. Chronic stress suppresses the production of endocannabinoids in our body also suppresses the immune system. THC present in cannabis can help these patients to elevate their mood and distract them from negative thoughts.

Medical Marijuana as an Appetizer in AIDS

If you have consumed cannabis then you must have experienced the extra need to have munchies or increased appetite. This might sound like a downside but it is very beneficial in loss of appetite in AIDS patients or in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Cannabis in Cancer Treatment

It is evident that cannabis( in the form of Marinol) aids in nausea related to chemotherapy in cancer patients. Cannabis is found to affect certain areas of the brain that control vomiting. Though it has also found to decrease the growth of tumor cells in some cancer found in animal models, making it a potential anti-cancer agent.