Marijuana can be used as a medical plant to decrease chronic pain, combat epilepsy crises, and is useful to help treat various diseases such as Hett's Syndrome, Alzheimer's, Depression and Multiple Sclerosis. In addition, marijuana may still be used for other purposes, such as to lessen the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on cancer patients, for example.
The scientific name of cannabis is Cannabis sativa L., and this plant should only be consumed as a medicine, according to medical indication.
What is marijuana for?
On medical advice, medical marijuana can be used to relieve strong and chronic pain, and in the treatment of various problems and diseases such as Alzheimer's, epilepsy, pain, glaucoma, Tourette's syndrome, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, anorexia, and weakness and extreme fatigue in patients with AIDS.
Marijuana Properties
The doctor may indicate the use of marijuana because it has an analgesic action, which reduces nausea, vomiting and muscle spasms, soothing, sedative and tonic.
In addition, the therapeutic effect of medical marijuana is due to active cannabis substances, especially cannabidiol, which when used according to medical advice and approval from Anvisa, acts in the Central Nervous System and helps in the treatment of some diseases such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy or anxiety, for example.
How to use marijuana
Medical marijuana can only be consumed in the form of a medicine, such as Canabidiol, which can only be used on prescription. Although it is not yet possible to purchase this medicine in Brazil, Anvisa's authorization may be obtained for its use. Thus, the drug that was previously banned in Brazil due to lack of Anvisa's approval, Canabidiol is now classified as a controlled use drug.
Marijuana Side Effects
When used as a form of medication, the side effects are mild and there is no risk of chemical dependence.
Despite the apparent benefits, marijuana use as a medicinal plant can cause side effects such as increased risk of schizophrenia, chronic psychotic problems, insomnia, personality disorder, delirium, memory impairment, learning difficulty, anxiety, depression, mental confusion, and irritability. Learn more about Marijuana Side Effects.
Contraindications
Marijuana is contraindicated for pregnant women, breast-feeding women, and patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, or psychiatric illness.
