Cannabinoids, THC, and CBD, are the chemical compounds secreted by cannabis flowers. These cannabinoids are the basis of medical marijuana which is an alternative source of relief from pain, nausea, and inflammation. When cannabis is consumed, the cannabinoids in it bind to receptor sites throughout the brain and body. Different cannabinoids have different effects, providing different types of relief, depending on which receptors they bind to.
Patients report that medical marijuana reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting increases appetite when there is a loss of appetite and helps maintain a patient's weight. Patients also report that medical marijuana helps with the chronic pain associated with cancer. For more information -
Delta 9 Medical Consulting cannot recommend medical marijuana as a prescription drug – this would be against state and federal law at the present time. The goal at Delta 9 Medical Consulting is to provide information about medical marijuana, or other therapies that may help your medical condition and allow patients to make an informed decision to become certified by the State of MA, should they wish to use medical marijuana for treatment.