The cloud of taboo and stigma still surrounds medical cannabis or Vijaya. There are some myths, unprecedented hype, and unseen hope around the use of Vijaya. While doctors and researchers continue to establish the effectiveness of Vijaya with their studies, patients have been able to keep their hopes high.
Many of us know about its research and history but are still skeptical about its use. In our attempt to raise awareness about this ancient drug, we share science-backed facts about this therapeutic herb. Read along.
What is Pain?
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. It is a complex phenomenon that can seriously impair a person’s life by impacting work, sleep, and activity levels. Perception of pain is different for each person based on the biology, mood, social surroundings, and past experiences, but it impacts every patient’s quality of life and function.
Pain is the most common health problem faced, much more than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined. Doctors typically prescribe opiates or narcotic drugs for pain treatment. With the challenges of allopathic NSAIDs, patients suffering from pain are always searching for effective and safer alternatives.
Why does Vijaya bring a ray of hope?
Atharva Veda, the ancient comprehensive script of the Indian Ayurveda system, mentions Vijaya as one of the five most essential and sacred plants. For ages, it has been used to help with a plethora of health conditions, including pain, inflammation, anxiety, and sleep.
Vijaya is widely used to relieve pain mainly due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Research suggests that the active compounds in Vijaya can help with a variety of medical conditions, including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, osteoarthritis, and others. Wondering how?
How does Vijaya help in pain management?
Vijaya is emerging as a promising pharmaceutical agent to help with pain and inflammation. Let us understand how it works.
When a body part experiences pain, a pain signal is transmitted to the brain. The nerve signals originate in receptor-bearing cells, which get activated due to changes in the surroundings. These peripheral nerves, responsible for detecting pain sensations, contain abundant receptors for cannabinoids. Studies suggest that Cannabinoids block peripheral nerve pain.
Evidence suggests that CBD exerts pain-relieving effects through various interactions and modulation of the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) consists of cannabinoid receptors that interact with naturally occurring cannabinoids. This system regulates various body functions, including mood and anxiety, metabolism and appetite, and pain perception.
Vijaya has shown its potency in alleviating pain related to Arthritis, sciatica pain, Cancer, Headache, Fibromyalgia, Neurogenic pain, Psychogenic pain, trauma, post-surgical pain with its anti-inflammatory and anti-epileptic properties. Cannabis effectively alters the fear response, which the brain usually associates as a threat. It also helps reduce anxiety, improve sleep and boost mood that is also helpful in pain management.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main cannabinoids found in the Vijaya plant. This cannabinoid interacts with the body’s natural cannabinoid receptors to help-
- Reduce pain signaling
- Reduce pain perception
Is Vijaya all a Hype?
Some people think Vijaya is all a marketing gimmick. Others think Vijaya is the latest fad in medicine. This makes the common person think that Vijaya is just hype with no truth. But Vijaya does not only have a long ancient history of effective use but also has been scientifically proven for pain alleviation. Numerous studies have proven how and why it works.
However, the right Vijaya treatment and dosage depend on the type of pain along with factors like the cause of the pain, coexisting conditions, genetics, body type, interacting medications or supplements, etc. It’s best to consult a Vijaya expert doctor to see if it works for you.
Facts
Vijaya does not have serious side effects.
The side effects of NSAIDs, when taken for chronic pain, are well-known. However, Vijaya exerts no severe side effects, even on long-term use.
- You do not develop a physical dependence or addiction
Medical cannabis, when taken under the safe guidance of a doctor, is not addictive.
- There is no known case of Vijaya overdosing.
Vijaya is generally considered safe. Vijaya is administered to patients under the doctor’s guidance and in prescribed doses that are right for them.
What should you do?
You alone can define your pain and manage the condition efficiently. Choose to live a healthy, pain-free life without compromising your quality of life.
While the science of Vijaya for pain relief is new and evolving, the best thing you can do right now is to educate yourself. Contact certified doctors at Hempstreet to discuss how to include it in your regimen, its benefits, and medical interactions in more detail.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-pain#coping
https://www.drugs.com/article/pain-management.html
https://awomanshealth.com/mind-body-wellness/medical-marijuana-hype-or-hope
