Marijuana's health benefits (cannabis, ganga,weed)

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Marijuana is an herb commonly known for its psychoactive effects and is considered as an illicit drug.
Plant name: cannabis sativa
Other names: Cannabis, Pot, ganga, weed, grass,sativa,monkey head,bush doctor,igboo,cloud9 etc .....
Marijuana Health Benefits Marijuana is used for the treatment for addiction, arthritis, nausea, glaucoma, loss of appetite, inflammation and many others. 
Traditional Health Benefits Of Marijuana
There are many claimed medicinal uses for marijuana, some has been used in traditional medicine while others are of more recent claims. Claims of health benefits from marijuana include  for addiction, arthritis, nausea, glaucoma, loss of appetite, inflammation, leprosy, depression, fever, dandruff, hemorrhoids, obesity, asthma, urinary tract infections, cough, pain control, multiple sclerosis and many others. 
While there are plenty of claimed health benefits from marijuana use, There are only a few that are supported by medical research and studies.
Scientific Studies Of Marijuana Health Benefits
Anti Inflammatory Benefits Of Marijuana
Cannabidiol, one of the main active ingredients in marijuana is a very effective anti-inflammatory agent. Traditionally, marijuana has been used as poultices applied topically to inflamed areas such as joints and muscles.
Anti Nausea And Anti-Vomiting Benefits Of Marijuana
The British Journal of Pharmacology of August 2011 reported a study on the regulation of nausea and vomiting by cannabinoids found in marijuana.
Anti-Glaucoma Benefits Of Marijuana
The Journal of Glaucoma. October 2006 published a report on the effects of sublingual application of cannabinoids on intraocular pressure. This pilot study assessed the benefits of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol on the intraocular pressure and its safety and tolerability .
Health Benefits Of Marijuana For Patients With Multiple Sclerosis:
The Canadian Medical Association Journal, May 2012  has reported a randomized, placebo controlled study on smoked cannabis for spasticity in multiple sclerosis. Spasticity is a common and poorly controlled symptom of multiple sclerosis. Results have shown that smoked cannabis was superior to placebo in symptom and pain reduction in participants with treatment-resistant spasticity.
Marijuana Health Benefits For Diabetes Induced Neuropathy
The Journal of Phytotherapy Research. December 2009, has reported about the beneficial effects of a marijuana extract treatment on diabetes-induced neuropathy and oxidative stress. The study explored the antinociceptive effect of a controlled cannabis extract (eCBD) in attenuating diabetic neuropathic pain.
Marijuana Health Benefits For Chronic Pain:
Marijuana preparations have been used as a pain killer remedy for thousands of years in traditional medicine. The painkilling properties of marijuana (THC) are comparable to those of codeine and other commonly used painkillers without the side effects or risk of addiction. Eating is often more effective than smoking and the effects last longer.
Marijuana Health Benefits For Brain And Liver Functions
The British Journal of Pharmacology, April 2011 has reported that cannabidiol improves brain and liver function in a fulminant hepatic failure-induced model of hepatic encephalopathy in mice. Hepatic encephalopathy is a neuropsychiatric disorder of complex pathogenesis caused by acute or chronic liver failure. Results of the study indicated that neurological and cognitive functions were severely impaired in thioacetamide-treated mice and were restored by cannabidiol. Similarly, decreased motor activity in thioacetamide-treated mice was partially restored by cannabidiol. Increased plasma levels of ammonia, bilirubin and liver enzymes, as well as enhanced 5-HT levels in thioacetamide-treated mice were normalized following cannabidiol administration.
legalized state for the use of India hemp
19 states have legalized the medicinal use of marijuana including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington; and Washington D.C. Some countries such as Canada, Israel and Czech Republic also permit the use of medical marijuana to some extent.
Warning!
Pharmaceutical drugs containing marijuana approved by FDA such as Marinol is considered safe to use when taken at recommended dosage.
Marijuana is not to be taken by pregnant or breast feeding mothers. Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause adverse side effects to the fetus including impaired growth and the development of leukemia.
Side effects of marijuana use include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, headache, red eyes, heart and blood pressure problems, numbness and sexual problems.
Other side effects include weakened immune system, hallucinations,  impaired mental ability, panic reaction, depression and dizziness.
Long term smoking of marijuana will likely cause unfavorable side effects to the lungs such as the development of emphysema.

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