5 Benefits of Medical Marijuana

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This article is purposely based on the medical benefits of marijuana for those with a valid medical prescription. We are presenting the positive aspects only, based on researches and scientific evidences. Please note, LegalWeedDispensary encourages only the responsible use of marijuana.

Predominantly in the 1850s to 1930s cannabis started to become known for recreational purposes.

As the intake of this drug increased over time, The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classified it as a Scheduled 1 Drug.

So naturally controversies aroused surrounding the medical use of marijuana.So for it to become more medical-friendly, its active ingredient THC was synthesized in 1966, and finally approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration in 1985.


Medical benefits of marijuana

Studies have been done on this herb, and for your favor, here is the list of 5 medical benefits of marijuana.

1. Slow and stop cancer cells from spreading

It was found that Cannabidiol has the ability to stop cancer by turning off a gene called Id-1.




2. Treat Glaucoma

Marijuana can be used to treat glaucoma, which increases the pressure in the eyeball,and eventually causes loss of vision. According to National Eye Institute, marijuana lowers the pressure inside the eye.

Studies showed that when smoked marijuana lowers intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma.

3. Prevent Alzheimer’s
THC, the active ingredient present in marijuana slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, as studies have shown. THC slows the formation of amyloid plaques by blocking the enzyme in the brain that makes them. These plaques kill the brain cells, and potentially lead to Alzheimer’s disease.

4. Relieve Arthritis



5. Decrease anxiety

In 2010, researchers at Harvard University suggested that another of the drug’s benefits may actually be reduced anxiety, which would improve the smoker’s mood and act as a sedative in low doses.


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