Cannabis is more renowned for its recreational purposes, and people are just getting to discover the medical/therapeutic uses of this herb. Cannabinoids, the chemicals contained in cannabis, affect the central nervous system. Cannabinoids are concentrated in the leaves and flowers of the herb. Other names for cannabis are: Anashca, Banji, Bhang, Blunt, Bud, Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Charas, Dope, Esrar, Gaga, Ganga, Grass, Haschisch , Hash, Hashish, Herbe, Huo Ma Ren, Joint, Kif, Marie-Jeanne, Mariguana, Marihuana, Marijuana Médicale, Mary Jane, Medical Marijuana, Pot, Sawi, Sinsemilla, Weed. Medical marijuana has been used to treat or manage chronic pain, cancer symptoms, chemotherapy-induced vomiting, anxiety, muscle spasms, sleep problems, and some neurological conditions like epilepsy. However, people who have a history of psychosis, those with heart disease, and pregnant women are not allowed to use medical marijuana. Generally, medical marijuana is only prescribed to...
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