The
cannabis plant is well-known for its use as marijuana, a psychoactive
drug. The drug is best known as the substance of choice for those
looking for a quick “high,” although in recent times, people have
been pushing for the drug's use as a legal form of medicine. Indeed,
marijuana reportedly has numerous health benefits, many of which are
quite well-documented.
Due
to its nature as a psychoactive drug, marijuana is a natural fit as a
pain reliever. Researchers much later on found out that the drug had
other interesting effects which could alleviate certain conditions.
For one, studies suggest that cannabis can treat ailments such as
intra-ocular pressure caused by glaucoma, muscle spasms, breast
cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and more.
Interestingly,
the drug was found to be an effective expectorant, which can be handy
for those with mucus-lined throats and lungs. Marijuana was also
found to be capable of acting as an anti-inflammatory analgesic,
similar to the universal aspirin. Other studies noted the decrease of
obesity rates among cannabis users (a rather curious side-effect, as
the use of marijuana can induce hunger), and further research could
lead to slimming supplements. Marijuana might be infamous as a
recreational drug, but it certainly holds a lot of promise as a
medicinal herb.
No comments:
Post a Comment