Recent studies by different health organizations and researchers have proved that apart from having adverse effects, there also can be medical benefits of smoking marijuana. This drug can be used either by smoking, eating it in food or drinks, or using a vaporizer, which turns active ingredients into vapour for inhalation.

Cannabis has more than 100 components which are called cannabinoids. The two main known components are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which causes hallucination, and cannabidiol (CBD) which is non-euphoric and non-intoxicating. I shall focus on cannabidiol which is the one used for medicinal purposes.

Below are some health benefits of using marijuana;

Lowering the level of blood pressure

In the current generation, blood pressure has become common among adults and young people, and it is caused by different factors, the main one being stress. Several studies have proven that there are medical benefits of smoking marijuana in reducing high blood pressure caused by various other factors like lack of sleep, being overweight, not doing enough exercise, and overeating salt.

In addition, the leading cause of high blood pressure, stress can lead to other problems such as loss of appetite and weight loss. The use of marijuana can address these issues.

Preventing alcohol and drug addiction relapse

Drug addiction is common, especially among the youth. Many individuals are struggling with addiction and have tried many methods. However, they seem not to get out of their habit. Medical benefits of smoking marijuana are applied here by reducing the cravings to consume alcohol or drugs due to stress and controlling the impulse that causes the relapse.

In addition, it also reduces anxiety. Anxiety is an example of a mental and neurological disorder that some people experience when caught up in difficult situations. The so-called ‘Gummiez’ strain brings on a childhood glee after smoking, in addition to that pleasant Cookies tingle without knocking you out.

Reducing inflammation

Inflammation is when your body uses the immune system to fight foreign bacteria or injuries that harm it. More extended stay of the inflammation cell may lead to chronic inflammation. The medical benefits of using marijuana in this scenario are that it contains anti-inflammatory components that help reduce the inflammation symptoms like wound swelling, turning red and pain.

This benefit also goes hand in hand with that chronic pain. Marijuana helps reduce severe pain in wounds and diseases such as migraine, endometriosis, neuropathic pain, and arthritis. The anti-inflammatory element can also reduce pain and symptoms in gastrointestinal disorders like bowel disease, bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis.

Conclusion

Marijuana has many medical benefits, some of which I have discussed above. We hope that the researchers and the students studying the health benefits of marijuana will continue inventing theories and carrying out practices to confirm more benefits of smoking marijuana.