The objective of this study was to describe the effects of medical marijuana (cannabis) on the monthly frequency of migraine headache. Between January 2010 and September 2014, 121 adults with the primary diagnosis of migraine headache who were recommended marijuana treatment by a physician were included in this chart review. The patients had at least […]
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Marijuana Medicinal Effects Even Come From The Roots
For thousands of years mankind has even used the roots of the cannabis (marijuana) plant for medicinal purposes. During the 1st century, Pliny the Elder described in Natural Histories that a decoction of the root in water could be used to relieve stiffness in the joints, gout, and related conditions. By the 17th century, various herbalists […]
Medical Marijuana: From Plant To Medicine
Marijuana (cannabis) has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, and following centuries of breeding, there are now over 700 varieties that contain hundreds of compounds, primarily cannabinoids and terpenes. Cannabinoids are fatty compounds which are the primary biologically active compounds, and terpenes are volatile plant compounds that are noted for their distinct […]