Medicinal benefits of cannabis

1. Pain Relief

Studies show that THC activates pathways in the central nervous system which work to block pain signals from being sent to the brain. Likewise, cannabis has been shown to be especially effective against neuropathic pain, or nerve-related pain.

2. PTSD

People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is another common reason to use medical marijuana. The high from THC is also associated with temporary impairments of memory.

While this may be as a drawback for some marijuana users, impaired memory is often therapeutic for those who struggle to forget painful memories, especially patients who suffer from PTSD. Recent studies have shown that oral doses of THC can help relief a variety of PTSD-related symptoms including, agitation and nightmares.

3. Nausea and Vomting

THC has been available as medication in pill form for treating nausea and vomiting in cancer patients since the 1980s.

A pill containing synthetic THC, called Marinol, was the first THC-based medication to be approved by the FDA for just this purpose. Since then, other THC pills have been developed and prescribed to patients undergoing chemotherapy, including a pill known as Cesamet.

4. Appetite Stimulant

THC is also known to work as a powerful appetite stimulant in both healthy and sick individuals. Marinol and Cesamet are regularly prescribed to boost appetitie in patients with cancer and HIV-associated wasting syndrome.

A number of studies conducted with Marinol suggest that THC can also stimulate weight gain in people suffering from anorexia.

5. Asthma

Medical marijuana might not seem safe for the treatment of asthma but as it turns out, THC’s ability to improve breathing in asthmatics is supported by research dating back to the 1970s.

Following trials that supported the research, scientists tried to develop an inhaler that could deliver THC but ultimately failed to do so. While the THC inhaler was abandoned, some say that modern-day vaporizers might be a solution.

6. Glaucoma

THC is also known for its potential to relieve eye pressure in patients with glaucoma.

After studies in the 1970s showed that smoking marijuana could reduce symptoms in glaucoma sufferers, scientist have tried to develop a way to administer THC in eye drops but they have failed. The idea proved to complicated due to the fact that THC is not soluble in water.

While some glaucoma patients rely on medical marijuana, The American Glaucoma Society maintains the position that its effects are too short-lived to be considered a viable treatment option.

7. Sleep aid

Many, both users and non-users, are aware of the sleep-inducing effect of marijuana, and research shows that THC is largely responsible. Trails conducted in the 1970s found that oral doses of THC helped both healthy individuals and insomniacs fall asleep faster.

Interestingly, more recent studies suggest THC may also improve nighttime breathing and reduce sleep interruptions in those who suffer from a common disorder known as sleep apnea. Researchers are currently working to develop a THC-based medicine for treating the condition.

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Indica vs Sativa

Indica

Indica cannabis plants usually have dens foliage and full-figured leaves, indica plants are mad to withstand a more hostile growing environment. They are a quite short and stubby, but their lack-luster appearance fool you; these plants are the best resin producers.

Originally native to the Kush mountain region, C. Indica is made to withstand much colder and more turbulent conditions. As the plant adapted to a harsh mountainous climate, it also developed the ability to produce thick cannabinoid-dense resin in order to protect itself.

In terms of potency, Indica’s are often very potent due toe their naturally high levels of THC.

Smoking Indica
If you’d like a common comparison, an indica is like a sleeping pill. It is great for people to struggle to get to sleep and they produce very sedative effects. Indica smokers often feel sleepy, relaxed, and they have a strong desire to eat.
Indicas also have a distinct skunky oder.

Growing Indica
Indicas are the plant of choice for indoor growers. Short, fast, and sweet, they are easy to grow and will quickly produce a crop. They only grow between 3 feet and 6 feet tall and their early flowering time is generally between 8 and 9 weeks.

Indicas are also known to have a deep purple color to their stocks.

Sativa

A sativa is like a cup of Joe compared to the indca. As for their appearance; a true sativa is a tall, scraggly looking plant with wiry stocks and thin leaves.

Sativas are native to the warm climates of Mexico, Central America, and Southeast Asia. The natural equatorial habitat of sativas means that these plants love the heat and outdoors. They normally grow between 8 and 12 feet high, but a healthy sativa can reach up to 18 feet tall in the right conditions.

Smoking Sativas:
A good sativa should be about as stimulating as a shot of espresso or even an energy drink. Typically used during the daytime, a sativa will energize you with their strong cerebral effects. Many marijuana lovers choose sativa when they’re looking for an uplifting and creative buzz.

Sativas tend to have a lighter, fruity aroma.

Growing Sativas
Due to the large size of sativas and because they are accustomed to warm climates, these plants produce the best yields when they are grown outside. Contrary to their stockier counterpart, sativas take a little while to flower. You can expect a flowering time of between 12 and 14 weeks.

In warm environments, it’s not unlikely for sativa buds to have a reddish shade of color. In colder climates, you can expect to see a purple shade.

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