In moderation, marijuana edibles can treat depression, fight pain and ease gastrointestinal issues
Throughout history, the use of cannabis has been involved in food, fiber, oils, and medicine, as well as recreational use. Historians have difficulty identifying at what point cannabis and gastronomy came together, as some believe that the use of cannabis as food began more than 50,000 years ago. Be that as it may, cannabis edibles have become a trend in recent years as users, in addition to finding them convenient, continue to reap a host of health benefits.
If you are new to the field of medical marijuana, you may be wondering how cannabis can positively affect your health. For starters, cannabis has a wide range of compounds and their effects can vary greatly depending on the method of ingestion. When cannabis edibles are ingested, they are processed by the liver through the gastrointestinal system. This results in more time for the cannabis to work, but it also has longer and stronger effects than when smoked.
Another interesting aspect of cannabis edibles is their effectiveness in treating mental illnesses such as depression or eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. When marijuana acts on patients dealing with such conditions, it helps them to let go of the controlling voice that the mental illness present in their heads does not usually quiet, allowing them to relax and get rid of stress.
Another positive effect that cannabidiol (CBD) is famous for is its pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties. When the CBD components present in edibles reach the family of receptors called vanilloids, cells that receive stimuli, the interaction results in less inflammation and reduced pain perception. This is why many chronically ill patients choose to consume cannabis edibles on a daily basis as a more natural way to cope with their illness.