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PROS AND CONS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
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Medical Cannabis - 10 Pros and Cons of
Medicinal Marijuana
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Medical Cannabis - 10 Pros and Cons of Medicinal
Marijuana
Medical cannabis is certainly a part of the cannabis industry that has grown and received enormous acceptance all
around the world. The role medical cannabis has played in the rapid development of the cannabis industry over the
past decade cannot be overemphasized. The presence of cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis make it bene cial for

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numerous numbers of illnesses and conditions. The discovery of the full scope of the applications of cannabis in the
medical world is far from complete as there are continuous works of research being conducted yearly.
In this article, we'll be looking into some of the pros and cons of medicinal marijuana. This can serve as an indicator of
the enormous impact and potential of medical cannabis, and an eye-opener on some issues that can be improved on to
take medicinal cannabis therapy to the next level.
Pros
The application of cannabis in some medical conditions has been revolutionary to say the least, as a natural product,
cannabis easily avoids a number of the side e ects that have been known to follow a large number of pharmaceutical
products that are normally used for such conditions. A closer look shows some of the bene ts that cannabis has
brought to the table. They include
Natural and versatile: As stated earlier, cannabis is a bene cial natural product that is very useful and applicable for
medical use through di erent modes of application. It can be smoked, vaped, used as topical creams, lotions, tinctures
and infused into edibles. It contains a good network of cannabinoids like THC, CBD which account for a good number of
its medicinal activities and it also contains terpenes that give an additive e ect to its medicinal activity.
Pain and In ammation: Pain and in ammation are two common characteristics that plague numerous conditions.
This, among many others have made the e ectiveness of cannabis in dealing with pain and mediating in ammation
response through the endocannabinoid system very important and unique. The cannabinoids like THC and CBD and
terpenes like linalool and limonene are very important in this ability to deal with pain and in ammation.
Nausea and Vomiting: Both nausea and vomiting are very common and quite prominent in terms of conditions that
have to do with gastric irritations. They can also be premeditated by some types of therapy and certain classes of
medication which further makes the antiemetic activity of some of the cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis very
bene cial.
Depression and Anxiety: Due to its ability to act on moods and elicit an elevated and euphoric high in patients,
cannabis has found good application in helping some patients deal with depression and anxiety. The relaxed high
thanks to the entourage e ect of CBD and THC gives cannabis a good ability to manage depression and anxiety.

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Seizure: Di erent anecdotal trials and patients have given accounts to corroborate the anticonvulsant e ect of
cannabis. CBD has prominently been identi ed as the cannabinoid with this activity and its ability to mediate actions
through the endocannabinoid system to reduce the risk of seizures puts the use of cannabis in attending to possible
risks of seizure episodes very accurate.
PTSD: Much like depression and anxiety problems, cannabis has also found possible activity in helping to deal with
PTSD along with some other mental health problems. The use of cannabis has been found to have activity on some
patients in reducing the risk of episodes of depression that comes with PTSD.
Existing for a long time: One of the surprising things that one will nd out about cannabis and its medicinal application
is that it has actually been around for quite a while. Cannabis is referenced in old pharmacopeias such as the Pen Ts’ao
from 1500 for use in dealing with pain and constipation.
Nothing in life is all positives, and It would not be right to only look at the bene ts of medical cannabis and not point out
some of the drawbacks that can be worked upon or that still need to be looked at to make our goal of a better future a
reality.
Restricted access: Despite the growing acceptance, some regions still have laws that restrict the access and use of
cannabis as a medicinal product. These restrictions hamper the growth of medical cannabis and limit its growth and
application.
Limited research: The need for more studies and research when it comes to the application of cannabis as a medical
product cannot be overemphasized. An increase in relevant studies in such areas will surely go a long way in improving
this sector of cannabis use.
THC and the euphoric high: As bene cial as cannabis has proven to be, the euphoric high that accompanies its use is
yet to be accepted in many quarters which is why extracted products of CBD are commonly being used for many
medical applications.
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