Marijuana is usually just considered a recreational drug but this plant is saving lives and improving people’s quality of life all over the world. Medical marijuana is legal in many countries and states in the US and is usually prescribed by a doctor to patients 18+, you are given a card which allows you to purchase the medical marijuana. This is usually for people dealing with pain, people suffering with anxiety disorders and can also help treat many different things such as chronic headaches and nerve pain. It can also benefit people with cancer going through chemotherapy to help deal with nausea. It's even for people suffering from poor appetite caused by chronic illness such as HIV or nerve pain.
One of the most amazing things about using cannabis for medical use is the quick effect it can have on someone who suffers from muscle spasms caused by diseases like multiple sclerosis and seizure disorders. Seizures can be stopped within seconds of applying the oils from cannabis to the bottom of their feet known as hemp oil. This form of medical marijuana contains very little THC. THC is what gives marijuana the high when used recreationally but is still illegal in the UK if it’s THC content is higher than 0.2%, despite its amazing effects.
Using hemp oil can also help with women dealing with bad menstrual cramps. Many women suffer from menstrual cramps, they can sometimes even make it almost unbearable to go about their daily lives. However as this is something that every woman has to go through and as the medical industry is very male orientated it is often pushed to the side and goes unrecognised.
Whoopi Goldberg and Maya Synergy saw a massive gap in the market and decided to help women dealing with this issue. The two have now got a signature line of many different kinds of medical cannabis products specifically made for relief from menstrual discomfort blended with other natural ingredients that are also beneficial. One of their most effective products is the Medical cannabis body balm, a herbal blend is white willow bark, the active ingredient in aspirin and ginger which increases blood flow and circulation to the abdominal area.
All this being said, marijuana is slowly becoming more acceptable with people realising its benefits! I think it’s very clear that we need to do more research on the amazing herb and find out all it’s potential. At the moment it seems it’s just going to waste!