Medical Marijuana As An Effective Treatment for Crohnâs Disease
Cannabis has many documented health effects that may aid in the treatment of Crohn’s disease symptoms. Cannabis contains over 60 compounds, many of which have properties that can be applied in a medicinal capacity. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two well-known compounds that have health benefits (CBD). THC is the psychoactive agent present in cannabis that causes mind-altering symptoms. CBD is also responsible for anti-anxiety, anti-pain, and anti-nausea effects.
Chron’s Symptoms Treated by Medical Marijuana
Some of the cannabis health benefits that address Crohnâs disease affects and symptoms include:
- Reducing inflammation through anti-inflammatory properties
- Providing pain relief through analgesic effects
- Lowering levels of anxiety
- Suppressing nausea and vomiting
- Increasing appetite
Researchers are also looking into the connection between cannabis and Crohn’s disease care. Numerous trials show that cannabis is an important treatment for Crohn’s disease symptoms. Three independent trials have shown promising findings for Crohn’s disease patients looking for potential therapies:
- Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms of Crohnâs Disease:Â OâShaughnessyâs, a scientific journal, published a 2005 study, âCannabis Alleviates Symptoms of Crohnâs Disease,âthat reported that patients saw significant improvements with cannabis. The study examined 12 questionnaires completed by Crohnâs disease patients. The participants were asked about their experience using cannabis on an ad-lib basis (at their own leisure). They described improvements or changes to their signs and symptoms by rating them on a scale from zero to ten.
- Cannabis as a Treatment for Chronic Colonic Inflammation: In 2004, the Journal of Clinical Investigation published a study titled âThe Endogenous Cannabinoid System Protects Against Colonic Inflammation.â It reported that medical marijuana is a powerful anti-inflammatory that ârepresents a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of intestinal disease conditions characterized by excessive inflammatory responses.â
- Cannabis Improves Disease Activity: In 2011, the Israel Medical Association Journal published a study conducted at the Meir Hospital and Kupat Holim Clinic. The study, âTreatment of Crohnâs Disease with Cannabis: An Observational Study,â examined 30 Crohnâs disease patients who consumed cannabis. All patients stated that they felt as though consuming cannabis decreased their disease activity. Twenty-one of the patients showed significant improvement in disease activity, including a reduction in symptoms and signs such as lowered frequency of bowel movements.
The research suggested many reasons for the change, including cannabinoids’ anti-inflammatory properties and the overall feeling of well-being that cannabis consumption offers.
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Many states have approved the legal use of medical cannabis for Crohnâs disease as a pain management treatment. My Marijuana Card is here to help you figure out if medical marijuana is for you in your state.
Ways to Use Medical Marijuana for Crohnâs Disease
Crohnâs disease patients have a few options for using cannabis. These options include:
- Smoking:Â Smoking is the most common method of consuming cannabis. You can smoke it through rolled cigarettes or using a bong. There are pros and cons to smoking cannabis. Itâs the quickest way to feel the effects, but they wear off relatively quickly.
- Edibles:Â Edibles are an increasingly popular cannabis consumption method, especially for patients who donât enjoy the respiratory side effects of smoking. While ingesting marijuana takes longer to take effect, the effects last longer.
Best Strains of Marijuana for Crohnâs Disease
According to research, the Cannabis sativa plant has many advantages for Crohn’s disease patients. Cannabis sativa is a cannabis variety with a strong THC content. Some of the Cannabis sativa drugs that have been prescribed for the relief of Crohn’s disease symptoms include:
- Jean-Guy for abdominal pain
- Medicine Man for pain relief
- Hash Plant for inflammation
- Willie Nelson for stimulating appetite
- Lemon Jack for fatigue
Patients with Crohn’s disease should choose the right strain based on which symptoms they wish to monitor the most.
Side Effects of Marijuana for Crohnâs Disease
Both medical therapies, whether natural or synthetic, have the potential for side effects. The same may be said for cannabis and Crohn’s disease.
Crohnâs disease patients considering taking medical marijuana could experience these side effects:
Most of the time, though, medical marijuana side effects are temporary, non-life-threatening or serious, and go away on their own after some time.
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