Cannabis is a plant that is used for recreational and medical purposes. The dried flowering tops, leaves, stems, and seeds of the hemp plant are used to make cannabis-based goods. Medical and recreational have different legal statuses in different states
What is Cannabis?
Cannabis is a plant with a cannabinoid substance. The number of various cannabinoids found in the cannabis Sativa plant is still being studied, although it mostly contains the psychoactive cannabinoid THC and the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol). Marijuana is the most common name for it.
Cannabis Components
Cannabinoids have more than 120 components found in cannabis. Experts are mostly researching cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (THC).
CBD is a psychoactive cannabinoid that isn’t intoxicating or euphoric, so you won’t get “high” from it. It’s frequently used to help with inflammation and pain relief. It can also help with nausea, headaches, seizures, and anxiety. Researchers are still attempting to figure out how useful CBD is for medical purposes.
THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The “high” that most people associate with cannabis is caused by THC.
Uses of Medical Cannabis
Medical cannabis (medical marijuana) has been studied for the treatment of a number of ailments, including:
- chronic pain
- neuropathic pain.
- cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- increasing appetite in cancer and HIV/AIDS patients
- multiple sclerosis
- Epilepsy
Effects of Cannabis
Studies about the effects of cannabis on the human body have proven that it does have some short term effects if not used correctly, such as:
- Short-term memory loss
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Panic
- Hallucinations
- Loss of self-identity
- Reduced reaction time
- Risk of heart attack
- Higher risk of stroke
- Coordination difficulties
- Sexual issues for males
Cannabis can be used in a variety of ways, and the manner used can affect the drug’s effects. Elation can begin in minutes and peak after 10–30 minutes while smoking or inhaling. After about two hours, the sensation usually fades away.
If you take cannabis-infused goods by mouth, they will normally experience the effects within an hour, peaking after 2.5–3.5 hours. According to one study, the type of edible has an effect on how long it takes to feel the effects, with hard candies acting faster. Transdermal patches allow substances to enter the body over time. People who use cannabis to relieve pain and inflammation may benefit from this consistent supply.
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