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Medical cannabis (or medical marijuana) refers to the use of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids, to treat disease or improve symptoms. Cannabis is used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, to improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and to treat chronic pain and muscle spasms.
3 Most Common Marijuana Strains. There are three varieties of medical marijuana strains to choose from, including sativa, indica, and hybrids. The difference between these three strains is the amount of THC and CBD that are present. THC is what gets the patient high, while CBD is what releases the medicinal properties.