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Medicinal benefits. Health risks. Good or bad? Summary. Many people use cannabis and cannabis products as a treatment for chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and mental health conditions. However,...
1. Lowering blood pressure. Astudy conducted by JCI Insightin 2017 found that CBD lowered the blood pressure of human participants. It reduced their resting blood pressure as well as their blood pressure after stress tests including mental arithmetic, isometric exercise, and the cold pressor test. 2. Reducing inflammation.
THC and other cannabinoids found in cannabis plants can have psychoactive effects on the human body due to how they interact with the endocannabinoid system, which regulates pain, appetite and...
Cannabis legalization has benefits, such as removing the product from the illegal market so it can be taxed and regulated, but science is still trying to catch up as social norms evolve and different products become available.
Uses of medical marijuana. The most common use for medical marijuana in the United States is for pain control. While marijuana isn't strong enough for severe pain (for example, post-surgical pain or a broken bone), it is quite effective for the chronic pain that plagues millions of Americans, especially as they age.
Possible benefits of cannabis include alleviating anxiety, reducing nausea and vomiting, and treating migraines and seizures. Cannabis is a plant that contains several...
While there are benefits to using marijuana for medical conditions, there are also some risks. We discuss benefits, side effects, and risks of using marijuana.
Medical Marijuana: Learn how medical marijuana works, where it's legal, what it's used for, and what side effects it might cause.
Some studies show that marijuana may provide relief for patients with a slew of conditions, such as anxiety, chronic pain and even cancer. Yet others find that the drug can slow cognitive function and may worsen some mental health conditions. We also still don’t have a clear picture of how marijuana works in different people, Gruber says.
There is a growing pile of research showing that cannabis compounds can increase appetite, promote feelings of relaxation and even induce euphoria. These and many other...