Cannabis is a generic term used to denote the
several psychoactive preparations of the main plant ---- Cannabis sativa. A
well known drug, Cannabis is mostly known for its recreational uses the world
over for its use in the cases of chronic ailments such as cancer and its role
in post traumatic stress, insomnia, and appetite loss is well acknowledged too.
As per the recent clinical researches worldwide, the medical Cannabis is found
to be an effective safeguard against the various neurological disorders as well.
Brain damage can cause serious consequences
that range from mild defects to serious neurological structural damages. The
major reasons for the injury could be attributed to accidents, over use of
toxic drugs, and hypoxia i.e. lack of oxygen availability to brain over a long
period of time. Low Cannabis dose can stop the progress of brain damage
considerably. As per the recently conducted clinical trials, the psychoactive
component of the medical Cannabis protects the brain from long term cognitive
damage.Although, Cannabis was already known to be a
relief provider for patients suffering from serious neurological damage; the
recent research of Prof. Sarne (Behavioral Brain Research and Experimental
Brain Research) proves that an extremely low dose of Cannabis ----- almost
1,000 to 10,000 times than a regular Marijuana cigarette can lead to
encouraging results.
According to similar researches in the field, the use of Cannabis (in the form of little
medical doses) for a week or more can act as a catalyst in reactivating
biochemical reactions in the brain region. Once these biochemical processes commence
their regular schedule in the body, brain cells start functioning all over
again leading to a better brain health. One of the major reasons as suggested
by Prof. Sarne that makes Cannabis significantly potent in treating brain
injury is that the drug causes minute damage to the brain in the beginning only,
later to build resistance and trigger prevention measures to fight against the
injury.
Hence, the drug assists the neurological
network of the body in developing sturdy protective mechanism in wake of any
kind of injury to the brain in the near future. It’s also evident from the
study & many other researches that medical Cannabis has a big impact on
cell signaling, preventing death of cells and promotion of associated growth
factors. Apart from its use for treating neurological injuries, regular use of
Cannabis in small doses can also help in prevention of injuries to brain that
might occur in the future.
The positive medical effects of Cannabis are
largely unknown the world over because of very limited and non-systemic
research in the field. Nevertheless, with increased research work being done in
the field, Cannabis would surely be established as a wonder drug for fighting
the brain injuries. In addition to its encouraging effects in
treating brain injuries, Cannabis also provides great relief to the people
who’re at high risk of heart attack, when consumed in controlled quantities. Therefore,
use of Cannabis in small limits just after the occurrence of brain injury can
not only prevent further damage but also gear up the neurological framework of
the body in fighting against similar challenges in the future as well.
