Here are 5 facts about medical cannabis that you might find interesting

5 Interesting Facts About Medical Cannabis

1. Cannabis Contains Over 100 Cannabinoids:

Cannabinoids are compounds found in the cannabis plant that can directly interact with receptor-sites in your body’s natural endocannabinoid system which primarily influences neuronal synaptic communication, and affects biological functions—including eating, anxiety, learning and memory, reproduction, metabolism, growth, and development—via an array of actions throughout the nervous system. Most of the effects of cannabis result from cannabinoids activating these receptor sites in your body. gets most of its effects due to the presence of cannabinoids. Two of the best-known cannabinoids are THC and CBD, but other ‘minor’ cannabinoids such as CBG, CBC, CBN a,nd CBDV are increasingly becoming the focus of researchers and have shown promise in treating conditions ranging from inflammation to cancer.

2. There are Many Ways to Consume Medical Cannabis:

There are a number of ways to consume cannabis, but only a few are valuable, medicinally. One of the most effective is through vaporization, which gently warms — but does not burn — the cannabis extract. This method allows for direct inhalation to the lungs, which speeds its entry into the bloodstream, thereby increasing bioavailability.

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3. There is More Medical Cannabis Research than ever Before:

Over the past few years, scientific studies have proved that marijuana is a promising remedy for pain, loss of appetite, depression, insomnia, and a myriad of other health issues.

5 Interesting Facts About Medical Cannabis

4. Medical Cannabis is Different from Recreational Cannabis:

While recreational cannabis focuses primarily on the ‘high’ produced by the psychoactive cannabinoid THC, medical cannabis is instead focused on delivering relief from symptoms such as pain and suffering to patients. Cannabis is well-known for its ‘entourage effect’ whereby the presence of multiple cannabinoids and terpenes act to synergistically enhance the overall effects. The overriding objective of medical cannabis is to achieve pharmaceutical-grade quality and consistency to ensure that patients achieve the same effects and relief from batch-to-batch. By blending full-spectrum cannabinoids and natural, botanical terpenes, medical cannabis can provide a superior experience to patients.

5 Interesting Facts About Medical Cannabis

5. There are Over 2,132,000 Registered Medical Cannabis Patients are in the USA:

According to one study, there are over 2,132,777 medical cannabis patients in the USA. It means that nearly ten people per 1000 are taking marijuana for their health conditions. Canada has almost 500,000 medical cannabis patients.

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