Nausea is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy. In a study by the New York State Journal of Medicine, nearly 80% of patients with hard-to-treat nausea felt better after smoking cannabis.
5 Things to Know About How Cannabis Treats Nausea:
1. Cannabis reduces irritating acids in the digestive tract
Thanks to our endocannabinoid system (ECS), we have cannabinoid receptors throughout our digestive tracts. When we consume cannabis, the cannabinoids attach to these receptors and limit our body’s production of irritating gastric acids.
2. Cannabis is more effective than synthetics
Marinol is a popular synthetic cannabinoid medication usually prescribed to cancer patients. It contains THC, but it lacks cannabis’ other therapeutic compounds like CBD. Natural cannabis mixes all of these healing elements to help provide all-around relief.
3. Inhaling is the most effective method for nausea relief
The American Cancer Society suggests that patients vape or smoke their cannabis for fast relief from nausea. Once cannabis is inhaled, THC directly enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain. The effects can be felt almost immediately and it’s easy to control dosage.
4. High-THC strains are more effective than high-CBD strains
THC is the main cannabinoid that treats nausea, according to The American Cancer Society. Check out these high-THC strains to help settle your stomach.
5. Cannabis combines well with meditation
Cannabis and meditation are both natural ways to promote mental and physical healing, so why not combine the two? Check out our guide on treating nausea with cannabis and staying calm.
