AILMENTS GROUPED
BY BODY SYSTEMS AFFECTED AS FOLLOWS

1) Neurological
Delerium tremens
schizophrenias
Neurasthenia
Stuttering
Tourette's syndrome
Persistant insomnia
Tension headache
Nonpsychotic organic brain syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebal palsy
Epilepsies
Grand Mal seziures
Limbic rage syndrome
Jacksonian epilepsy
Migraines
Tic Doloroux
Neuropathy
Nystagmus,Congenital
Insmonia
Tremor/involuntary movments
Myofacial pain syndrome
2) Musculoskeletal
Post polio syndrome
Amyotrphic lateral sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Quadraplegia
Paraplegia
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthritis,rhumatoid
Arthrits,degenerative
Arthritis,post traumatic
Arthropathy,degenerative
Patellar chondromalacia
Ankylosis
Intervertebral disk disease
Lumbosacral back disease
Muscle spasm
spondylolisthesis
Scoliosis
3) Imunological
AIDS related illness
Viral B hepatitis,chronic
Viral C hepatitis, chronic
Cancer
Lupus
Scleroderma
Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Hepatitis( non-viral)
Pancreatitis
Prostatitis
4) Gastrointestinal
Psychogenic pylorospasm
Migraine
Acute gastritis
Gastritis
Peptic ulcer/Dyspepsia
Colitis,ulcerative
Pylorospasm,reflex
Regional enteritis
Crohn's disease
Colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome( spastic colon)
Hiccough
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Cachexia
Motion sickness
5) Dermatological
Henoch-Schoelei Purpura
Pruritis ( generalized itching)
Scleroderma
6) Cardiopulmonary
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Post cardiotomy syndrome
Acute sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis
Asthma ( unspecified)
Cystic Fibrosis
Cough
Hypertension
7) Psychological
Senile dementia
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective disorder
Mania
Major depresssion, recurrent
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Alcoholism
Opiate dependence
Sedative dependence
Cocaine dependence
Amphetamine dependence
Tobacco dependence
Post traumatic stess syndrome
Intermittent explosive display
Psychogenic PAT
Limbic rage syndrome
Hypertension
Endocrine
Graves disease
Thyroiditis
Diabetic gastropareisis
Amyloidosis
Dysthymic disorder
Parkinson's disease
huntington's disease
Limbic rage syndrome
Pancreatitis
Prostatitis
9) Chemo/Radiation therapy
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Major depression, recurrent
Anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Opiate dependence
Sedative dependence
Migraine
Acute gastritis
Gastritis
Peptic ulcer/ Dyspepsia
Pylorospasm
Anorexia
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarhea
Cachexia
10) Opthalmological
Macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Dyslexic Amblyopia
Color blindness
Conjunctivtis
Drusen of optic nerve
11) Gynecological
Endometriosis
Premenstrual syndrome


Comparing Cannabis sativa with
Cannabis indica and their hybrids

In comparing varieties within a genus one must establish representative examples as benchmarks for each variety. In doing so the examples must represent all of the hallmarks of each variety.To this end I have chosen generic afghani as my benchmark indica and a Oaxaca/ Colombian cross as my benchmark sativa.From these two varieties we can make most of the important differences and similarities apparent.

When trying to choose a medical strain one must first make a list of desired benefit from the use of cannabis, for instance if you have chronic fatigue with fibromyalgia you may wish for the following benefits

1) increased energy
2) pain relief
3) immunological support


With these things said lets talk about the plants, in general Cannabis sativa is the taller lankier variety that under optimal conditions can reach 5-6 m, it is usually characterized by narrow serrated leaves and a loose spear-like flower cluster that can be extremely resinous. The cannabinoids present in Cannabis sativa are characterised by an elevated cannabidiol level and a more stimulating psychological effect(although certain african and hawaiian types can be quite sedative in a somewhat unique way).

Sativas also seem to have greater immune enhancing abilities than indica varieties.Tinctures made from sativa cannabis are very effective on strep throat, and the variety seems to be prefered by immune comprimised patients.

Cannabis indica is characterised by a shorter stockier growth pattern(1-2m) with wide deeply serrated leaves and a much more compact and dense flower cluster. The cannabinoids found in indicas generaly have an elevated cannabinol level and a much more narcotic type psychological effect.Ind icas make very good pain "relievers" and sedatives. Tinctures made from indicas are effective on muscle spasm and various types of myalgia and neuralgia.These varieties seem to be preferred for nausea also.


Strain recomendations to benefit specific body systems

1) Neurological problems should be treated on a case by case basis with sativa dominant hybrids being used as stimulating agents (such as in tension headache) only where a stimulating effect is desired

2) Musculoskeletal problems can present a dual problem,the pain associated with these ailments can often be acompanied by depression and fatigue. So the easy solution of recomending a strongly analgesic indica could compound the secondary ailments of fatigue and depression. In these cases a hybrid variety could be the answer,look for pain relief of an afghani crossed with a stimulating sativa to help keep you active, if you could benefit from it. In some instances simply using a very potent hawaiian or african sativa can give a balance between pain relief and energy level (these types seem to slow the body but leave the mind very active)

3) Immunological problems create special needsfor the patient as far as product purity and method of cure. AIDS patient cannot be exposed to molds or fungi so great care must be used in curing the product to absolute dryness. Also immunological problems can also be quite painful so choosing a product to give maximum benefit with minimal negative impact on the immune system. sativa varieties are prefered by immune compromised patients for their uplifting effects and the energy boost the can provide.

4) Gastrointestinal effects are what really sparked the rennesance of cannabis medicine. Cannabis' powerful antiemetic and appetite enhancing properties have been known by cancer patients for years. For this system I will make one broad recomendation; indicas seem to be broadly effective for most GI complaints ,the exception being motion sickness which respondes to the stimulating effects of a sativa variety

5)Dermatological problems can take on several forms, plain itching or lesions of some kind.Systemic anti-inflamitory cannabinoids can be of benefit. look into low doses of indica type cannabis (excess use can actually make you itch much like the effect opiates have on some people) and perhaps a topical preparation of resinous sativa (disolved in an emolient of some kind ) can provide topical anti-inflamatory effect.

6)Cardiopulmonary issues and cannabis are a contraversial subject as mainstream medicine views the inhalation of any smoke as anathema. But patients with lung and heart problems find benefit from the use of Cannabis in spite of negative medical bias.
Cardiac patients can get benefit from sedative indicas for relaxation and stress relief but care should be exercised as Cannabis use can slightly raise heartrate but without an increase in blood pressure. Pulmonary ailments generally shouldn't be treated with smoked product with the exception being conditions which respond to an expectorant product smoked Cannabis of any variety is an excellent expectorant.

7)Psychological therapy using Cannabis is as old as man's association with it. Cannabis is effective in substance withdrawl and various mental perturbations.One way it works is by changing the mood of the user, usually in a positive direction, although it can cause paranoia and agitation in some cases.Strain selection for psychological problems should hinge on wether the condition causes agitation and unrest or depression and angst and appropriate stimulating or sedative qualities should be chosen

Endocrine conditions are as a rule not primarily affected by Cannabis and its use is primarily pallative .Strain selection should focus on immune enhancement and easing distressful sensations.

9)Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause great stress to the body, indeed these treatments literaly bring the body close to death to destroy the less hardy cancer. As a result a whole range of physical and psychological symptoms accompany these drastic treatments.The most well known being the wracking nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy but the list of secondary effects of treatment is much longer .Again treatment with Cannabis should be of a supportive nature,sustaining the appatite, easing discomfort,and raising the spirits of the patient, sativas seem good for this effect as well as sustaining the immune system.

10) Opthalmological uses range from easing glaucoma to slowing macular degeneration. I believe indicas to be most efective in eye conditions because of what I believe to be a higher concentration of calcium channel blocking cannabinoids. These substances work in a similar manner to calcium channel medications for blood pressure except the eye has nerve receptors specific to endocannabinoids(substances created in the body)

11) Gynecological problems treated with Cannabis were made famous by Queen Elizabeth's use for pre-menstrual symptoms. As her Cannabis probably came from India at the time it was probably an indica or indica dominant hybrid

Thanks for this, Mogie. I have been wondering about this. I suffer from optic atrophy and maculopathy (similar to macular degeneration), which has in turn caused partial blindness in my right eye and causes frequent, severe migraines. I'd like to go about getting a medical recommendation and this helps my cause (I hope). Thanks again.

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sticky that!!!!

mind me askin where you found that?

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agreed! sticky! but does this mean that if i get car sick i can get a medical card?

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The text of the Prop 215 initiative follows:

Section 1. Section 11362.5 is added to the California Health and Safety Code, to read:

11362.5. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. (b) (1) The people of the State of California hereby find and declare that the purposes of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 are as follows:

(A) To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes where that medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the persons health would benefit from the use of marijuana in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief. (B) To ensure that patients and their primary caregivers who obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes upon the recommendation of a physician are not subject to criminal prosecution or sanction.
(C) To encourage the federal and state governments to implement a plan for the safe and affordable distribution of marijuana to all patients in medical need of marijuana.

(2) Nothing in this act shall be construed to supersede legislation prohibiting persons from engaging in conduct that endangers others, nor to condone the diversion of marijuana for non-medical purposes.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no physician in this state shall be punished, or denied any right or privilege, for having recommended marijuana to a patient for medical purposes.
(d) Section 11357, relating to the possession of marijuana, and Section 11358, relating to the cultivation of marijuana, shall not apply to a patient, or to a patient's primary caregiver, who possesses or cultivates marijuana for the personal medical purposes of the patient upon the written or oral recommendation or approval of a physician.
(e) For the purposes of this section, Primary caregiver means the individual designated by the person exempted under this act who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health or safety of that person.

Sec. 2. If any provision of this measure or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the measure which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this measure are severable.

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Mogie,

Thanks for the listing. I do see "Nystagmus,Congenital" there, as it is a symptom of Meniere's Disease.

I can attest that marijuana is a superb treatment for all of the Meniere's related symptoms...Vertigo, Dizziness, Nausea and of course, my old favorite...Vomiting!

Meniere's also has a symptom that is most unpleasant...called "Fullness". I define it as a intense pressure in the head...not pain, but pressure that is most uncomfortable and causes the mind to be real fuzzy (we Menarians call it "brain fog".) One/Two tokes of a decent Sativa and the "Fullness" essentially dissapears. (It might still be there, but I sure as hell don't feel it's effects anymore about 30 seconds after 2 hits, and for me that is sufficient)

I have to deal with all of the above, daily. Were it not for MJ I would be on disability and suffering mucho...with the MJ I can run my business, pay taxes and enjoy life far better than those Menarians that don't use it.


marijuana is the BEST treatment for these symptoms I've ever seen, heard of or found, and considering my options are to be 100% deaf forever, I'll take the weed!


Dizzy

So insomnia is grounds for a medical card? because i dont get more then 2-3 hours of sleep a night, and i grind my teeth while i sleep, ive been tired my whole life, so do you think i could get a card under these conditions?

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If you live in the right area and go to the right doctor.
Of course having a previous docs diagnoses would help.

Oh yeah
thanks bunches mogie.

I loved the insight.
I am going to sticky it to my computer in the fav's.

Medical Marijuana Information

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Ya i also rarely have an appetite... i know medical marijuana could really help me out

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