Throughout the years marijuana has been known by those who were not afraid to try it, as one of the most beneficial and therapeutically active substances available. The problem began when the prohibition of marijuana began. At that point it’s use as a medicinal substance became very restricted.
Recently in the U.S., state government legislation has made medical marijuana available to qualified patients. Patients in many states including Colorado, are now able to secure a medical marijuana card or license which enables them to have a specified amount for personal possession and a limited cultivation allowance or the option of having a caregiver which can grow and supply their medicinal needs.
There are very few natural remedies that can offer the variety of therapeutic applications that marijuana does. Some of these applications are listed below.
- Relief of muscle spasms
- Relief of chronic pain
- Reduction in interlobular pressure inside the eye
- Suppression of nausea
- Weight loss
- Increase metabolism
Over the years marijuana has been used successfully to treat the conditions listed below as well as many others.
- AIDS – Marijuana can reduce many symptoms associated with aids such as nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting from the condition itself and the medications.
- Glaucoma – Marijuana relieves the internal eye pressure of glaucoma, thus relieving the pain and slowing or even stopping the condition.
- Cancer – Many side effects of cancer medications can be relieved with Marijuana. There are some studies that suggest Marijuana tends to slow down the progress of some types of cancer.
- Multiple Sclerosis – Muscle pain, spasticity, tremors and unsteadiness are some of the effects caused by the disease, all of which can be relieved by Marijuana.
- Epilepsy – in some patients, epileptic seizures can be prevented with Marijuana use.
- Chronic pain – Marijuana helps to alleviate the pain caused from many types of injuries and disorders.
- Anxiety, Depression or Obsession - Even though mild anxiety is a common side effect in some users, cannabis can elevate your mood and expand the mind.
