Cannabis has been used by humans since time immemorial. But it was banned due to the presence of THC and it’s mind-altering effects. Fortunately, new researchers have concluded that chronic ailments and untreatable diseases can be treated by using this natural herb.
Cannabis consumed in supervised form is beneficial for health. Be it as capsules or as marijuana seeds, it can improve health and wellness of the human body.
- Stops Spreading Of Cancer
Researchers at California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, 2007 have claimed that CBD can prohibit the spreading of cancer. The role of cancer cells is to make more copies of a gene called Id-1 and spread them throughout the body. The study which was published in the journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics found that cannabidiol can stop cancer from spreading in the body by turning off Id-1.
Breast cancer cells were researched on in the lab. They were treated with cannabidiol and they turned into less aggressive spreaders.
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- It Can Help Mental Health
A paper published in 2016 in the Clinical Psychology Review stated that marijuana can have benefits for people suffering from depression, PTSD, social anxiety.
It was suggested at Harvard Medical School in 2010 that cannabis, when consumed in low doses, can act as a sedative and improve the smoker’s mood.
CBD oil is beneficial to be taken for mental health.
A very low dose of THC can also help people deal with their nervousness during a public speaking task, as per a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. It should be noted that only a small, supervised dose of THC will do the job. A higher quantity will actually make anxiety worse.
More research and studies are needed to conclude the correct dose.
- It Can Relieve Nausea And Chronic Pain
According to the National Academies of Science, there is evidence that patients can find relief from pain by using medical cannabis. It is also possible to calm and relieve symptoms of MS like muscle spasms and nausea respectively.
Cannabis can also help people who find it difficult to sleep because of chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and apnea.
- Slows Down The Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is possible to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, according to a study done by Kim Janda, Scripps Research Institute.
The study was published in Molecular Pharmaceuticals, 2006. It suggested that THC is an active chemical in cannabis which can actually slow down the formation of amyloid plaques, by blocking the enzymes in the brain. It is this plaque which kills brain cells and causes Alzheimer’s.
- It Can Control Epileptic Seizures
According to a study published in 2003, cannabis has the potential to control epileptic seizures.
Marijuana extracts and synthetic marijuana was administered to epileptic rats by Robert J. DeLorenzo, Virginia Commonwealth University. It was seen that seizures stopped for about 10 hours.
Active compounds like CBD and THC have the ability to control seizures, by binding to brain cells which are responsible for controlling excitability and regulating relaxation.
