Marijuana for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders
The earliest documented use of cannabis (marijuana) occurred in about 2,700 bc in China, where it was used for a variety of medical ailments, including gout, malaria, constipation, menstrual disorders, and absentmindedness. Western medicine adopted the use of cannabis as a common analgesic in the 19th century.
Cannabis was available in U.S. pharmacies as an OTC product until the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act limited its accessibility. Subsequently, the passing of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 gave cannabis a Schedule I classification, making its use illegal. Since 1970, there has been increasing interest in the use of marijuana for its possible antiepileptic properties.
Historical Medical Use of Cannabis
The earliest documented use of cannabis (marijuana) occurred in about 2,700 bc in China, where it was used for a variety of medical ailments, including gout, malaria, constipation, menstrual disorders, and absentmindedness. Western medicine adopted the use of cannabis as a common analgesic in the 19th century.
Cannabis was available in U.S. pharmacies as an OTC product until the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act limited its accessibility. Subsequently, the passing of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 gave cannabis a Schedule I classification, making its use illegal. Since 1970, there has been increasing interest in the use of marijuana for its possible antiepileptic properties.
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