Tuesday, March 1, 2016

What is THC?

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Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC) is the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis/marijuana plant. THC is known for having a low toxicity and no lethal overdose has ever been reported. There have been numerous studies over time that has been conducted to show the medicinal benefits of marijuana. The class of compounds that THC is grouped in is the cannabinoids. There are 85 compounds and over 400 natural ingredients in marijuana. THC is only one compound that makes up the marijuana plant. It is well known for its wide variety in treating many medical ailments and has many known medical uses. THC and CBD are generally the two compounds found in the highest concentrations in the marijuana plant.
The famous rumor that marijuana kills brain cells has been proven wrong in numerous studies they have actually found THC to have a positive effects on a person’s brain cells. Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC) is classified as a neuroprotectant. This protects the brain cells from injury which can be caused from inflammation. Furthermore scientists have proven THC has the ability to support new growth in brain cells, called neurogenesis. THC has also been well know to help regulate  mood, sleep, memory and appetite.
THC medicinal benefits it is commonly reported to be used in the treatment of anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, anti-psychotic, autoimmune diseases, anorexia, painanxiety arthritisdiabetesalcoholismchronic painschizophreniaPTSD,antibiotic-resistant infections, neurological disorders, glaucoma, asthma, Crohn’s diseasemultiple sclerosisepilepsy,  Dravet’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and miscellaneous syndromes.. Many patients’ have found that marijuana helps with appetite, body weight, sleep, movement disorders, and spasticity.

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