When treating many diseases, the potential benefits of cannabis use can be seen, given that almost all organs and systems have areas that are sensitive to their active substances (cannabinoids; e.g. CBD or THC).

With knowledge of the health benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids, we can understand their use as:

• an anti-inflammatory agent

• a pain reliever

• an agent that protects and regenerates the nervous tissue

• an anticonvulsant drug

• a muscle relaxant

• an anti-cancer agent

• anti-nausea and antiemetic

• an antispasmodic

• an appetite stimulant

• an anxiolytic and antipsychotic

• sleep aid

• immune regulator

• antioxidant

• an agent used to treat withdrawal symptoms