A Brief Guideline about Cannabis and Its use in Medical Science

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When the plants 1) cannabis sativa and 2) cannabis Indica are used for medical purposes such as for relieving symptoms or treating illness, it is known as medical cannabis or marijuana. Humans have been utilizing the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant for centuries and the recent progress is undoubtedly commendable.   

 

The purpose

 

In today’s context, medical practitioners often prescribe drugs that are extracted from cannabis plants, in order to treat or prevent various health issues. Medical marijuana in Las Vegas is used for

 

·         Relief from Pain

·         Nausea

·         Muscle spasms

·         Anxiety

·         Increase appetite

·         Sleep problems

·         Autism and so on

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THC and CBD

 

·         Defining THC

 

THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol and it is the psychoactive component found in marijuana, generating the “high” individuals feel.

 

Synthetic form of THC

 

·         Dronabinol (Marinol)

·         Nabilone (Cesamet)

 

The above mentioned man-made drugs are used for preventing nausea as well as vomiting in individuals taking chemotherapy. Buying cannabis from a Las Vegas cannabis dispensary is always a good idea whether you are going to use it for recreational or medical purposes.

 

·         What is CBD

 

CBD stands for Cannabidiol and it is the not a psychoactive compound. Though, according to some experts CBD is associated with the greater portion of the medical benefits. Epidiolex is an extract of CBD oil, going under clinical trials for epilepsy.   

The ratio of THC and CBD is equal in Nabiximols (Sativex), an approved drug used for treating multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, spasticity, overactive bladder and so on. 

 

Health benefits 

 

·         Modulate the immune system

·         Promote neuroplasticity

·         Modulate emotion and cognition including motivation and learning, vascular function, digestive function and appetite

 

Side effects

 

Dry mouth and fatigue is the common side effect of medical marijuana, if consumed in low amount. On the other hand, if consumed in high doses other side effects may occur including dizziness, psychoactive effects such as mood changes or hallucination and paranoia.

 

Medical marijuana can cause more complex adverse effects like IQ loss or schizophrenia in adolescents because of the immature brain as well as neurological system.  

 

Note:

 

The amount or concentration of THC and CBD can be various in different medical marijuana products. According to the experts, 10mg of THC is the moderate amount for ‘one serving’ and if you are new to such products, you should not exceed this consumption level until you understand how your body is responding.

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