Other Names [[File: Anashca, Banji, Bhang, Blunt, Bud, Indica.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Cannabis, Indica]]Cannabis indica is an annual plant in the Cannabaceae family. A putative species of the genus Cannabis sativa, Charas, Dope, Esrar, Gaga, Ganga, Grass, Haschisch, Hash, Hashish, Herbe, Huo Ma Ren, Joint, Kif, Mariguana, Marihuana, Mary Jane, Pot, Sawi, Sinsemilla, Weed. Avoid confusion with it is typically distinguished from [[HempCannabis Sativa]], a distinct variety of Cannabis sativa cultivated for its fiber and seeds, which contains less than 1% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).<br>See also : * [[Cannabis CBD Oil]]<br>Marijuana is an herb. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids that affect the central nervous system. * [[Cannabinoids are found in the highest concentration in the leaves and flowers, the parts that are used to make medicine.]]==Special Precautions of MarijuanaCannabis Indica==* In the U.S., marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, making possession illegal. Some states, such as California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and others, have legalized or decriminalized the use of medical marijuana, despite objections from the federal government. Some countries such as Canada also permit the use of medical marijuana.* The cannabinoid, dronabinol, which is found in marijuana, is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth appropriately as a prescription medication. Dronabinol (Marinol) is an FDA-approved prescription product.*Marijuana is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when it is taken by mouth or smoked. It is classified as an illegal substance.*Use of marijuana can cause dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, dry or red eyes, heart and blood pressure problems, lung problems, impaired mental functioning, headache, dizziness, numbness, panic reactions, hallucinations, flashbacks, depression, and sexual problems.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Marijuana is UNSAFE when taken by mouth or smoked during pregnancy. Marijuana passes through the placenta and can slow the growth of the fetus. Marijuana use during pregnancy is also associated with childhood leukemia. Using marijuana, either by mouth or by inhalation is LIKELY UNSAFE during breast-feeding. The dronabinol (THC) in marijuana passes into breast milk.
*Heart disease: Marijuana might cause rapid heartbeat Side effects of marijuana use include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, headache, red eyes, heart and short-term high blood pressureproblems, numbness and sexual problems.*A Other side effects include weakened immune system: Cannabinoids in marijuana can weaken the immune system, which might make it more difficult for the body to fight infectionshallucinations, impaired mental ability, panic reaction, depression and dizziness.*Lung diseases: Long-term use smoking of marijuana can make lung problems worse. Regular, long-term marijuana use has been associated with several cases of an unusual type of emphysema, a lung disease.*Seizure disorders: Marijuana might make seizure disorders worse in some people; in other people it might help will likely cause unfavorable side effects to control seizures.*Surgery: Marijuana affects the central nervous system. It might slow lungs such as the central nervous system too much when combined with anesthesia and other medications during and after surgerydevelopment of emphysema. Stop using marijuana at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.* Sedative medications (Barbiturates and CNS depressants) interacts with Marijuana.* Theophylline interacts with Marijuana* Disulfiram (Antabuse) interacts with Marijuana* Fluoxetine (Prozac) interacts with Marijuana* Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with Marijuana
==The benefits Benefits and uses of Marijuana Cannabis Indica are==* Improving appetite in people with AIDS[[File:Cannabis. Smoking marijuana seems to stimulate the appetite jpg|thumb|450px|left|Cannabis]]Cannabis indica has a higher ratio of patients with AIDS. Marijuana cigarettes can also cause weight gain in HIV-positive patients also taking indinavir (Crixivan) or nelfinavir (Viracept). A cannabinoid from marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (CBD:THC), is used in the prescription-only, FDA-approved product dronabinol (Marinol) for the treatment of weight loss or appetite loss due compared to AIDS and for nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.*[[GlaucomaCannabis Sativa]]. Smoking marijuana seems Cannabis strains with relatively high CBD:THC ratios are less likely to reduce pressure inside the eye in patients with glaucomainduce anxiety than vice versa. However, it also seems to decrease blood flow This may be due to CBD's antagonistic effects at the optic nerve. So farcannabinoid receptors, it is not known if marijuana can improve the way the eye functions.*[[Multiple Sclerosis (MS]]). Marijuana seems compared to be effective when smoked, or when the cannabinoids are taken by mouth for the treatment of muscle tightness and shakiness associated with MSTHC's partial agonist effect.*[[Nausea]] : Cannabinoids are at least as effective as some conventional medications for nausea, including prochlorperazine CBD is also a 5-HT1A receptor (Compazineserotonin)agonist, metoclopramide (Reglan), chlorpromazine (Compazine), and thiethylperazine (Torecan).*Cannabinoids from marijuana which may also appear contribute to be similar to codeine for treatment an anxiolytic-content effect. This likely means the high concentrations of pain. However, extreme sleepiness and other central nervous system effects make cannabinoids undesirable as painkillers.* [[Autism]] : Marijuana cannabinoids CBD found to help combat autism*Some people inhale marijuana for medicinal purposes. Marijuana is smoked for nausea, glaucoma, appetite stimulation, mucous membrane inflammation, leprosy, fever, dandruff, hemorrhoids, obesity, asthma, urinary tract infections, cough, anorexia associated with weight loss in AIDS patients, pain, and multiple sclerosis. It is also inhaled to weaken the immune system after kidney transplant to lessen Cannabis indica mitigate the chance anxiogenic effect of transplant rejectionTHC significantly.* [[Cancer]] : Ever since the mid 70s, medical scientists have been well aware of the beneficial The effects of cannabinoid compounds over cancerous cells. Thanks to modern sciencesativa are well known for its cerebral high, over a dozen studies conducted during recent years have been able to partially reveal just how it works. Yet hence used daytime as medical cannabis is still not endorsed by pharmaceutical companies as a cancer cure, and since it while indica is not promoted through mainstream channels, very few people are aware of well known for its benefitssedative effects and preferred night time as medical cannabis. Consequently, it is not sought after as an alternative to disfiguring chemotherapy Indica plants are normally shorter and other harmful drugsstockier plants than sativas.Laboratory tests conducted in 2008 by a team of scientists formed as a joint research effort between SpainThey have wide, France deeply serrated leaves and Italy, a compact and published in dense flower cluster. The Journal Of Clinical Investigation, showed that the active ingredient in marijuana, known as tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, can function as a cure for brain cancer by inducing human glioma cell death through stimulation effects of autophagyindicas are predominantly physical and sedative.The study concluded that via Due to the same biochemical process THC could terminate multiple types relaxing nature of cancers, affecting various cells in the body. Other studies have shown that cannabinoids may work by various mechanisms, including inhibiting cell growth, inducing cell death, and inhibiting tumor metastasis.What is amazing is that while cannabinoids effectively target and kill cancerous cellsindicas, they do not affect healthy, normal cells and may actually protect them against cellular death. Moreover, cannabinoids are also researched best used for their painnon-modulation and anti-inflammatory abilities as they bind to special receptors in the brain, much like opioid derivatives that are commonly prescribed today.Further evidence to support the effects active times of cannabis extract on malignant cells comes from the real life experience of individuals who have successfully overcome cancer by using cannabis oil. Examples include a patient, who managed to completely cure his skin cancer by simply applying cannabis oil onto the affected areas of the skin, as well as another, who recovered from a severe head injury with the aid of hemp oilday and before bed.
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