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Health benefits of Cannabis


Health benefits of Cannabis
Health benefits of Cannabis


Cannabis contains CBD which is a chemical that affects the brain to function better without giving it a high THC and has pain-relieving properties. There is no doubt that CBD has become very popular and has spawned a whole new industry. While researchers are still working to understand how effectively we can use CBD for medical purposes. It is surprising that there have already been so many promising results. Here are some of the ways CBD has proven to be beneficial for health. Before we begin it is important to understand what cannabis actually is.



What is Cannabis?


What is Cannabis?
What is Cannabis?

The term "cannabis" usually refers to the components of the cannabis plant. It is a complex plant that belongs to the Cannabis family. It contains approximately 540 chemical compounds including over 100 cannabinoids and contains significant amounts of THC. Hemp describes components of the cannabis plant that contain less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. THC and other cannabinoids found in cannabis plants may have psychoactive effects on the human body because of how they interact with the endocannabinoid system, which regulates pain, appetite, and the response to stress.



Cannabis legalization has resulted in a huge increase in the use of cannabis for personal as well as health purposes. According to numerical representation and research, more than two-thirds of Americans have legal access to medical cannabis, and more than a quarter may use it recreationally.


How does THC work, and what does it do?


How does THC work, and what does it do?
How does THC work, and what does it do?

THC is the primary psychoactive molecule in the cannabis plant and most of the mind-altering effects of cannabis are due to the THC present in cannabis. It causes mood-altering effects because it binds to particular receptors. These receptors cover the surface of most of our brain cells. The effects of THC are due to binding to the CB1 receptor (a brain area involved in thinking, planning, pain, learning, and emotion). The strength or amount of THC present in cannabis has steadily increased over the past several decades.



Potential Health benefits of Cannabis


Potential Health benefits of Cannabis
Potential Health benefits of Cannabis

Improve sleep quality


In one study of sleep, it was found that both people with and without chronic diseases reported that cannabis improved their sleep. Cannabis helps people fall asleep faster and has also been shown to be helpful for people with sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrome.



Chronic pain Relief


Cannabis contains hundreds of chemical compounds called cannabinoids that provide relief because of their chemical makeup. Many suggest that medications containing a combination of THC and CBD may specifically help relieve neuropathic pain, nociceptive pain, and neoplastic pain.


Treating Anxiety Disorders


Anxiety is the most common affliction for which CBD is used. People commonly use cannabis for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and one study found that CBD may help treat anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. can be effective.



Fight Cancer


One of the biggest medical benefits of cannabis is its link to fighting cancer. Evidence suggests that cannabinoids may either slow the growth of or kill certain types of cancer. Cannabinoids or cannabis are very effective against nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.


Seizure Prevention


Research on CBD has shown that it may help treat epilepsy and other seizure syndromes. Ongoing studies have shown positive effects in reducing the symptoms and frequency of seizures.



Improves lung capacity


One study found that cannabis actually helped increase the capacity of the lungs instead of harming them. Unlike cigarette smoking, cannabis will not harm your lungs.


Control and Prevent Diabetes


The American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (AAMC) found research linking cannabis to stabilizing blood sugar and improving circulation. With its effects on insulin, it makes sense that cannabis may help control and prevent diabetes.



Low Blood Pressure


A study conducted by the JCI found that CBD lowered the blood pressure of humans as well as their mental arithmetic, isometric exercise, and cold pressure tests.



What are the short-term side effects of cannabis?

Although cannabis can help you relax, it also has some side effects including feelings of restlessness or anxiety. This is usually caused by a dose of THC that is too high. Cannabis can also cause drowsiness, which can be helpful for people who have trouble sleeping. This also includes:


  • Dry Eyes

  • Dry Mouth

  • Dizziness

  • Low Body Temperature

  • Fast Heart Rate











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