Medical marijuana has been slowly gaining notice all over the world. After all, now that its benefits have been exposed by researchers, it has come to our understanding that some terminal diseases can be better maintained and endured through cannabis rather than medication.

Now, we are not saying that medicine should be thrown out of the picture completely but after the legalization of medical marijuana in several states of the US, there’s no harm in asking your doctor if cannabis will help you live a more comfortable life.

Following are ten conditions that evidence suggests, can be treated with medical marijuana:

1.     Cancer

Numerous studies and trials have proved that one of the best uses of medical marijuana is for cancer patients. It helps reduce nausea related with chemotherapy and increases appetite. It may work for a short period of time but it has shown signs of increased life in human beings.

2.     AIDS

Raw cannabis contains two compounds known as terpenoids and cannabinoids that play a major role in reducing the unpleasant effects of AIDS. These two compounds help eliminate appetite loss, vomiting and nausea. A single puff targets the neuropathic pain and provides temporary relief that helps you function more normally.

3.     Epilepsy

Epilepsy is caused when the electrical signals in the brain are disrupted, which renders you useless as the seizure takes control. Cannabis contains THC, which is its main psychoactive chemical that inhibits the process that causes seizures.

4.     Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition that reduces side vision. The chemicals in cannabis help lower eye pressure, which a patient feels on the inside.

5.     Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

MS is a disease that stops communication signals from transmitting between the brain and the rest of the body, especially the spinal cord. Smoking cannabis helps decrease muscle stiffness, as well as spasticity.

6.     Pain and Inflammation

Chronic neuropathic pain makes daily life a living hell. Cannabis is known to calm down these pain signals and stop them from reaching the body parts. It helps reduce acute inflammation, which makes it easy for a person to perform without having any episodes.

7.     Movement Disorders: Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Tourette’s Syndrome

The active ingredients CBD and THC in cannabis help with pain relief, quality sleep, reduced tremors, ease in movement and improves overall mood.

8.     Cachexia – “Wasting Syndrome”

Cachexia is a symptom mostly associated with AIDS, cancer and congestive heart failure. The cannabinoids in marijuana helps boost appetite in a person who is suffering from these diseases. The CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system and assists in regulating food intake.

9.     Migraine Headaches

The cannabinoids in marijuana are attracted to the cannabinoid receptors. Once they reach the receptors, they change the way how receptors work, which calms down the pain signals.

10.                        Psycho-Physiological Disorders

Problems such as depression, insomnia and bipolar disorder can be treated with marijuana. When smoked in its raw form, it elevates mood and calms down mood swings. Even after the high has dissipated, a person’s mood remains stable for a long time.

There are several other medical conditions on the basis of which you can buy medical marijuana. However, the above mentioned are the top ten and several trials have been conducted on them using marijuana proving that smoking this plant does help.