Medical Marijuana: The Science and the Benefits - Mayo Clinic
- Author
- Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander
- Published
- Wed 19 Apr 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medical-marijuana-the-science-and-the-benefits-mayo-clinic--53576926
https://www.mayoclinic.org/hea...
Medical marijuana
U.S. federal law prohibits the use of marijuana. However, many states allow medical use to treat pain, nausea and other symptoms.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Medical marijuana is a term for derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant that are used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions. Medical marijuana is also known as medical cannabis.
Cannabis sativa contains many active compounds. The best known are delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the primary ingredient in marijuana that makes people "high."
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