Marijuana is widely used, especially in adolescents and young adults. In the US, there are about 20 million users (about 7.5% of people aged 12 or older).
Marijuana is a mind-altering (psychoactive) drug. Similar to hemp, it comes from the cannabis plant. The plant’s primary drug effects come from the chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or “THC.” Marijuana is smoked, “vaped” (inhaling the vapor), or ingested in foods or teas. Over the last few decades, the concentration of THC in the cannabis plant has been increasing. In addition, the plant extracts are more potent.
** The ayurvedic texts declare that a medicine properly used becomes nectar and improperly used becomes poison. **
- Marijuana slows and stops cancer cells from spreading.
- Prevents Alzheimer’s
- Treats Glaucoma.
- Relieves Arthritis.
- Controls Epileptic seizure
- Eases the pain of multiple sclerosis.
- Soothes tremors for people with Parkinson’s disease.
- Helps with Crohn’s disease
- Decreases the symptoms of Dravet’s Syndrome
- Lessens side effects from treating Hepatitis C, and increases treatment effectiveness.
- Decreases anxiety
- Reduces severe pain, and nausea from chemo, and stimulates appetite.
- Protects brain after a stroke
- Controls other types of muscle spasms