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Marihuana has been used all over the world for thousands of years as a medicine or herbal therapy. The list of ailments that have been helped by marihuana goes on and on.

How it works:

The human body produces endocannabinoids, its own natural version of cannabinoids. Studies show that the endocannabinoid system helps to regulate the body's responses "to a variety of stimuli". The body will produce endocannabinoids when needed, but sometimes the effect is very brief. Endocannabinoid receptors are found throughout the body but are especially prominent in the brain. The cannabinoids in marijuana, like THC, bind to these receptors, producing various effects. These effects can be analgesic but there has also been research showing the benefits of marihuana as an anti-asthmatic, anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory therapy. Research has even shown that cannabinoids can slow the development of certain types of cancer.
(Source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/medical-marijuana1.htm)

The following is a list of ailments that have been helped by medical marihuana: