Different compounds in marijuana have different actions in the human body. Marijuana is the name given to the dried buds and leaves of varieties of the Cannabis plant, which can grow wild in warm and tropical climates. Marijuana has been used in herbal remedies for centuries. Scientists have identified many active components in marijuana. Different compounds in marijuana have different actions in the human body
When marijuana is smoked or vaporized (inhaled), THC enters the bloodstream and goes to the brain quickly. When taken by mouth, such as in baked goods, the THC is absorbed poorly and can take hours to be absorbed.
Studies have long shown in people who took marijuana extracts in clinical trials tended to need less pain medication.
Based on a number of studies, cannabis can be helpful for reducing nausea and vomiting linked to chemotherapy. Cannabis (primarily heavy Indica strains)also helps slow down the free radicals in cancer when taken. Older patients may have more problems with side effects and are usually started on lower doses of cannabis.
Cannabis can also lift your mood at critical moments, and help you psychologically come to grips with the difficult times ahead with cancer.
Although further studies have yet to be reviewed to prove these claims, the cannabinoids in cannabis have undeniably helped cancer patients one way or another and that is a fact!
Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), cannabavarin (THCV), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), delta-8-THC, cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabitriol (CBT), and cannabielsoin are among the many different naturally-occurring cannabinoids.