Cannabis – A Natural Medicinal Agent
Medical cannabis has been a controversial topic despite being legalized. There is a perpetual battle of clashing opinions regarding its benefits and application. As a matter of fact, if peeped through the chronicles, people used cannabis for a wide range of health conditions for many years. More recently, the components of marijuana- known as cannabinoids have been recognized for health purposes. As per research, “ the marijuana and the products derived from it have significant therapeutic effects on various health conditions.” “In 2018, the FDA has approved three cannabinoids among which one is derived from marijuana, and the other two are synthetic cannabinoids: ” Epidiolex (CBD/ Cannabidiol- is derived from marijuana) is recommended for treating the seizures that are associated with severe forms of epilepsy. Dronabinol (a synthetic cannabinoid) is used to treat loss of appetite in patients with AIDS. Nabilone (another synthetic cannabinoid) is used to treat nausea and other side