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CBD also had medical benefits reducing seizures and inflammation but it does not contribute to the intoxicating effets of cannabis.

Each strain of cannabis has a specific THC to CBD ratio and successful treatments means getting this ratio right for the individual patient. The functioning or lack of functioning of the ECS might have an important relationship to the pathology of chronic conditions and could be tied to the efficacy of cannabis.

Medical conditions that might be improved by medical cannabis use includ inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, chemo related nausea/ vomiting, pediatric seizure disorder and a wide variety of other illnesses. 

 Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They're responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation. In terms of cannabis, terpenes are what make certain strains smell or taste different from others. 

• Concentrates is a broad term referring to all products that have been extracted from the plant. 
• Edible: A cannabis-infused food item, such as baked goods, chocolates, or lozenges.
• Flowers: The blooming buds of the cannabis plant, where the largest concentration of medicinal components are contained.
• Tincture: A liquid solution infused with cannabis which is administered by placing under the tongue or mixing into a beverage.
• Topical: A non-psychoactive cannabis preparation such as a lotion or balm that is rubbed into the  
• Vape cartridge: A pre-filled product containing cannabis concentrate designed for vaporization. skin for localized symptom relief. 

•  Edibles can be defined as any food that contains cannabis. These products have longer onsets and tend to cause powerful full-body, psychoactive effects. 
•  Inhalation is the fastest method of delivery to the patient. When a patient inhales medical marijuana, the majority of cannabinoids enter the body through the lungs where they are passed along directly into the consumer’s blood stream. The effect is almost instantaneous.
• Oral delivery includes all techniques that are administered through the mouth, including tinctures, ingestible oils, and infused food/drinks.
• Topical cannabis administration utilizes full cannabis extract — a thick oil that has been decarboxylated to activate cannabinoids. Once cannabinoids are activated, they can be absorbed through your skin. 
•  Vaporizers are the logical choice for moderate to experienced and/or health-conscious cannabis consumers. A vaporizer steadily heats herbs to a temperature that is high enough to extract THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids.