Whenever we hear the words marijuana, Indian hemp, cannabis or some other names it is known for, smoking comes straight to our mind and our faces contort. We believe it is one of the most despicable things in society, something that should never be discussed with kindness and freedom. We all forget that weeds are one of God’s created green herbs and that whatever God has made or given to us is good and for our own benefit. The only problem with Indian hemp is that it gets abused and abused. There are many legitimate and highly beneficial uses of marijuana that have never occurred to many people, and it is becoming a trending health product around the world. This explains why some countries have recently legalized or are considering legalizing the use of cannabis. One of the most notable is that it was discovered to combat some deadly diseases that defy modern medicines. Would you like to find out how? Then read on…
Here are 10 major diseases that are known to be curbed or cured with marijuana
1. Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain disorder which in most cases begins as dementia and then ends as Alzheimer’s disease. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually has a slow onset and worsens over time. The main symptom is memory loss and cognitive dysfunction. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of Alzheimer’s cases is expected to increase by 176% to 13.8 million by 2050. This represents an increase of 68% between 2000 and 2010. The disease has no specific drug to cure it completely. There is a new discovery that cannabis-derived medicines can be used to control, if not completely cure, the disease. The good news is based on one in theJournal of Alzheimer’s Disease last year, cannabinoid THC could be useful in slowing down the formation of beta-amyloid, the plaque that floats in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients and impairs their cognitive function. The scientists went so far as to say that cannabinoid-based drugs “will be the new breakout drugs of the near future.”
2. Epilepsy/seizures
A seizure is a sudden surge of activity in the brain. It is common in people suffering from epilepsy. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological problem, preceded only by Alzheimer’s, stroke and migraines. According to records, epilepsy affects approximately 150,000 people annually in the United States, and over their lifetime, people have a 1 in 26 chance of developing epilepsy. It is also considered to be one of the most problematic health problems in the world that has so far resisted cure. However, as research is ongoing, scientists have found that cannabis-based medication (a chemical compound called cannabidiol, or CBD, that has no psychoactive properties – the “high” feeling that marijuana causes) can reduce the frequency of, and actually reduce, seizure and epilepsy intensity in a person by up to 54%. Although the results are promising, more research, such as randomized controlled trials, is needed to rule out the possibility of a placebo effect,” said study author Dr. Orrin Devinsky, director of New York University’s Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
3. Multiple Sclerosis / Muscle Spasms
Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata, is an inflammatory disease in which the insulating coverings of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage impairs the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, leading to a variety of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems. Studies have shown that THC – the active ingredient in cannabis – can help control spasticity in MS sufferers and that this works best when a controlled amount is taken orally.
4. Cancer
Recently, many people have reported using a daily oral dose of concentrated THC cannabis oil to heal cancers from the skin to the lungs. This treatment has also been tested in dogs (although canines require much lower doses and too high a dosage can have serious adverse effects). Cannabis is legal in all 20 medical marijuana states and in Washington DC to treat cancer pain, increase appetite and reduce nausea after chemotherapy.
5. Schizophrenia
You will actually wonder what a disease is like B. Schizophrenia could be controlled or cured with marijuana as marijuana use is thought to lead to even some symptoms that are schizophrenic. The type of cannabis discovered to help prevent schizophrenia is CBD. It is known that marijuana has temporary psychosis-like effects, but not CBD, but THC is responsible. In 2012, a study was published in Translational Psychiatrysuggested that cannabinoid CBD could prove to be an attractive substitute for current antipsychotic treatments. GW Pharmaceuticals also announced that it has begun Phase 2 clinical trials for a drug made from the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD). The company, which holds the only license to grow cannabis in the UK, says the new drug contains “purified CBD” as an active ingredient. In total, the study examined 39 patients, 20 treated with CBD and 19 with amisulpride. While both produced similar Short Psychiatric Rating Scale results after the study was completed, the CBD group was found to have fewer side effects than the amisulpride group.
6. Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (formerly non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) associated with insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency. This is in contrast to type 1 diabetes mellitus, in which there is an absolute insulin deficiency due to the breakdown of islet cells in the pancreas. In May 2013, a three-authored study appeared in The American Journal of Medicineobserved that marijuana could play a key role in controlling people’s blood sugar levels. The study, which involved 4,657 people, including current and former marijuana users, found that current marijuana users had a 16% decreased fasting insulin level and a 17% decreased HOMA-IR, which measures insulin resistance and beta cell function. GW Pharmaceuticals is also developing a drug called GW42004 for type 2 diabetes.
7. Asthma / Respiratory Disorders
This is another thesis that will definitely be true. This sounds contradictory to you, since it is almost believed that marijuana can negatively affect the lungs and also cause respiratory diseases (although there is no evidence). Despite this, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, THC’s anti-inflammatory properties actually help dilate inflamed airways in asthmatics. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease and cannabis is a proven anti-inflammatory substance, so the finding is plausible. The problem here is the ability of users to stick to moderation and not get hooked. Just a puff or two is enough.
8. Erectile dysfunction / impotence
One of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction is high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the penis. Abnormal tissue build-up can also occur over time, leading to permanent dysfunction. Studies have shown that marijuana can reduce the effects of high cholesterol. New findings published in the journal Clinical & Developmental Immunology in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health explain how marijuana can help. Men with high cholesterol may be looking for a solution as clinical studies show that the activation of cannabinoids can reduce the powerful effects of hypercholesterolemia – the most common threat to the development of erectile dysfunction. “Hypercholesterolemia is one of the most important risk factors for erectile dysfunction, mainly due to the impairment of penile oxidative stress and endothelial function. The cannabinoid system may regulate peripheral mechanisms of sexual function,” the report said.
9. Arthritis
Pain relief is one of the most well-known effects of cannabis. As with multiple sclerosis, marijuana is also helpful for arthritis sufferers, as studies show it appears to be effective against joint inflammation. It has been found that smoking the natural herbs themselves reduces pain even more than the medical marijuana specially prepared for the treatment. A recent survey conducted by Health Canada and the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids found that about 36 percent of Canadian marijuana patients, who represent the largest group using cannabis to treat a medical condition, regularly smoke weed to relieve arthritis pain to alleviate. However, this is not to be encouraged due to the negative effects associated with addiction.
10. Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a contagious disease primarily affecting the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The Wyoming Institute of Technology (WIT), working closely with a Denver medical marijuana dispensary and a team from GlaxoSmithKline, has developed an investigational drug based on “Chunky Crimson” that is taken three times a day and combined with a once-daily approved suppository . Human trials showed that 99.8% of recipients of the test drug were completely cured of hepatitis C, while the remaining 0.2% showed signs of reversal and could theoretically be cured with continued administration of the rectal suppository alone. However, no one is claiming that smoking marijuana is good for you; In fact, decades of studies have found the possibility that this practice damages the cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological systems. But the facts about marijuana use in patients with chronic hepatitis C are beginning to blur the line that includes marijuana as an illegal, liver-damaging drug.
Note: The main obstacle to the widespread use of marijuana-based treatments is their psychoactive effects. As a result, scientists have been looking for ways to get the same benefits without the “high feeling.”