Marijuana, commonly known as bhang or Cannabis, is one of the most interesting plants that has ever existed in human history. This plant is known for its multiples uses, but of late, many people only associate it with one specific use; as a recreational drug.
According to archeological records, Marijuana has been in existence for more than 37 million years, but humans started using the plant the last 800 years. The study shows that the plant developed it most active chemical, THC, as a defense mechanism against plant-eating animals.
Humans first started using the plant's seeds as food, but later discovered that the plant's stem is useful in making high-quality fiber. Therefore, let us delve into the health benefits of this magical tree.
Glaucoma Treatment; glaucoma is an eye disease that increases pressure in the eyeball which leads to the damaging of the optic nerve, hence, loss of vision. Based on the research conducted by the National Eye Institute, Marijuana has a special chemical compound that can lower pressure in the eye.
Epilepsy Control; it has reported by many epilepsy victims that marijuana is the only thing that helps them to stop the seizures, thanks to cannabidiol (CBD) chemical compound.
Cancer Management; according to studies conducted at California Pacific Medical Center in 2007, CBD and THC have the ability to prevent the spreading of cancer cells, especially brain tumor.
PTSD Treatment; the naturally occurring cannabinoids are important in regulating the system leads to fear and anxiety both in the body and the brain. This has lead to the approval of marijuana as a PTSD treatment drug.
chronic Pain Reliever; marijuana has proven over the past to relieve chronic pain among patients with multiple sclerosis as well as nerve pain. It is more efficient and effective than opiates.
Muscel Relaxer; most people who have used marijuana reported that it is the best muscle relaxant and it has the ability to ease tremors in Parkinsons's disease.