Glaucoma is a condition which interferes with the eye's normal release mechanism and raises the IOP (Inner Ocular Pressure) to dangerous levels.
   Cannabis is at least as effective in reducing eye pressure as are currently legal medicines, but without the toxic side effects, change in eye color, or damage to the liver and kidneys all of which have been associated with presently approved glaucoma drugs. (* <-we will remove these and link the whole paragraph to the book in the webshop)
 

   Resinous cannabis stimulates the appetite and helps patients with debilitating conditions eat and thereby gain weight, giving them the strength they need to combat diseases or infection, and to effect a recovery. Cannabis and it's extracted have demonstrated thought clinical utility in treating persons with anorexia nervosa, as well as wasting syndrome related to tuberculoses, AIDS and Cancer.The herb has also proven useful in settling the stomachs of people with problems such as motion sickness. *

   Cannabis has been used successfully in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarium, a form of morning sickness in which pregnant woman suffer from constant nausea and vomiting. Cannabis reduces pain and increases uterine contractions more quickly than ergot alkaloids.**

   Many women find that marijuana relieves menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea, which was commonly treated with cannabis in the nineteenth century, and is said to have been the purpose for which Queen Victoria was prescribed Cannabis by her personal physician.(~)

   Cannabis has also traditionally been used to ease labor distress during childbirth. This is the single most ancient medical use of marijuana that is archeologically confirmed." In a third century tomb, Israeli archeologists discovered the body of a girl who have apparently died in childbirth with traces of hashish at her bedside". (~)

   It is also a valuable remedy in the treatment of mastitis and postpartum pain and it has been used to increase lactation.**

   Cannabis was used regularly in the nineteenth century to provide relieve from migraine headaches. In 1891Dr JB Mattison asserted that the drug not only shopped migraine headaches but can also be used to prevent the attacks. **

   It can be particularly valuable for the relief of neuralgia- a pain that is caused by nerve disturbance.
   Pain reduction is frequently cited in medical literature, as well as by patient themselves, as being a primary reason for cannabis use. Also used in menopausal headaches and if these headaches are associated with constipation and anemia, iron and aloe have been recommended to be given simultaneously.*

   Researchers at the Medical College of Virginia discovered that cannabis is an incredibly successful herb for reducing many types of tumors, both benign and malignant (cancerous)***

   THC and CBN have inhibited primary tumor growth from 25 to 82% and increased the life expectancy of cancerous mice to the same extent. The anti tumor property of THC and CBN is very selective, as it reduces tumor cells without damaging normal cells.
 

   For virtually any disease or infection that can be treated with terramycin, cannabis derivatives are more effective. (Roffman, "Marijuana as Medicine," 1982)

   There is some evidence that cannabis has antibacterial properties. Researchers in Czechoslovakia have found that extracts containing cannabidiolic acid can suppress certain bacteria, including certain antibiotic-resistant staphylococci. Applications of cannabis extract have relieved pain and infections form cuts to burns.(~)

    Many patientes find that marijuana help them sleep better. In the nineteenth century cannabis was highly recognized as effective hipnotic; Dr J.R. Reynolds strongly recommended it for "senile insomnia". Quite a few healthy people have taken a toke or two everynight before bedtime to help them get to sleep. Medical tests have found that both THC and CBD by themselves help improve sleep.(~)

   Cannabis smoke is an excellent dilator of the tiny air tubes in the lungs called the bronchi and the bronchioles, opening them up to allowed more oxygen into the blood. Research into the lung's oxygen transfer mechanism suggests that, since cannabis smoke is a bronchodilator, the shallowness of breath, headaches, chestpains and other symptoms of exposure to heavy smoking might be somewhat alleviated by moderate use of cannabis.*

   The use of cannabis goes back thousands of years in literature. According to Dr. Donald Tashkin, "Taking a hit of marijuana has been known to stop a full blown asthma attack." The American Medical Association estimates that smoking cannabis would be beneficial for 80% of asthmatics. (Tashkin, Dr. Donald, UCLA Pulmonary Studies, (1969-90)

   According to Dr. Gerald Lanez, in a study completed at the University of Southern Florida (Tampa) in 1990, the herpes virus is killed when coming in direct contact with THC (the active ingredient of cannabis). The most effective application is a paste made of crushed "bud" and rubbing alcohol.
   It prevents blisters and makes sores dissapear within a day.    Cannabis also provides symptomatic relief from gonorrhea and syphillis.**