Why Cannabis?
Historically one of Mother Earth’s most medicinal, versatile plants
Mood Modulating
Cannabis is anti-depressant and anxiolytic, meaning it can uplift mood and relieve anxiety. Additionally cannabis can promote sleepiness or wakefulness, promote hunger or satiety all depending on the cannabis constituents, known as terpenes, and the THC/CBD profile.
Pain Relieving
Cannabis is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic, or muscle relaxing. Its mood elevating properties also help relieve the perception of pain.
Immune Mediating
The human body has a system of receptors for cannabis (cannabinoid receptors) known as the endocannabinoid system. Many of these receptor sites are in the immune system organs and tissues and are stimulated by Cannabis. Cannabis also has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties and is anti-cancerogenic and anti-tumor. It’s bronchodilating effect can be helpful in treating asthma.
Neuro-Protective
The anti-oxidant benefits of cannabis promote neutralization of harmful free radicals produced during the body’s regular proactive and cleansing processes. It is anti-epileptic, anti-psychotic and has anti-inflammatory benefits for the nervous system and the body.
