Medical marijuana has been around since ancient times. The ancient Chinese talk about cannabis and its therapeutic properties for gout, constipation, rheumatism, and senility in old writings. In fact, Chinese Emperor and pharmacologist, Shennong, described using cannabis for medical reasons in a book published in 2737 BC.

Medical Marijuana in the United States
​Medical marijuana has always been considered a viable treatment option in the United States. Unfortunately, in 1937, the federal government outlawed its use in defiance of the American Medical Association. From that point, medical cannabis was only available to a select few through the Investigational New Drug (IND) program. Once part of the program, patients could receive up to nine pounds of marijuana a year.
For years, the American public was largely blocked from obtaining marijuana for medical use. It wasn’t until the 1990s that voters began demanding that the weed be legalized for medical purposes. California, through Proposition 215, became the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Since California’s bold move in the late ’90s, dozens of other states have followed suit and made medical marijuana legal.
Today, more than half of the US population has access to cannabis as a medical treatment. The sad news is that at a federal level, marijuana of any kind is still illegal. In October 2009, however, the federal government stated it would not penalize citizens who hold valid medical marijuana cards or the distributors who follow state laws.
If you live in San Francisco or Daly City and you hold a medical marijuana card, Elevated of San Francisco is the best marijuana dispensary in the area. Offering a wide array of cannabis products for both medical treatment and recreational use, every visitor is sure to find exactly what they’re looking for. 

If you’re new to medical marijuana, it helps to know that there are two strains of marijuana: Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa. Established in the 18th century, these two classifications were made by scientists who noted definite differences in the two strains’ makeup and resin production, appearance, flowering time, flavor, and yields.
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The Two Strains Explained
Cannabis professionals and many medical marijuana users claim that the two strains vary greatly in the effects they deliver and the symptom relief they provide. In the medical marijuana community, the Indica strain is known to provide a sedative effect, providing a full-body relaxation and calm. The Sativa strain, on the other hand, has an uplifting, energizing effect. For people suffering from chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, or nausea, the Indica strain tends to provide the most symptom relief. For people with depression, ADHD, fatigue, or other mood disorders, the Sativa strain is the best option.

Is There Really a Difference?
Some scientists believe that there is no real difference in the effects provided by the two strains. They claim that the differing effects aren’t really rooted in reality, but in what the user expects the effects to be. Whether this claim is true or not is still up for debate, but what is known is that cannabis affects each person differently – regardless of the strain.
If you’re in San Bruno or elsewhere in San Mateo County and have a valid medical marijuana card, be sure to visit Elevated of San Francisco to learn more about how our cannabis products can help you find relief from your symptoms. Elevated serves patients by providing quality marijuana products and a personalized in-store experience.

As more and more states legalize marijuana, it appears that the popularity of alternative medicine is on the rise. In San Francisco alone, people turn to not only medicinal marijuana but also aromatherapy, crystal therapy, acupuncture and more to reduce pain, eliminate anxiety and fight the effects of aging. Medical marijuana is used in a host of situations, with the following five uses being among the most popular.

1. Reduce Nausea and Vomiting
Cannabis works in the body to dull the senses. When taken orally in pill form, it can reduce or eliminate nausea and/or vomiting associated with chemotherapy in cancer patients. In fact, studies show that medical marijuana actually works better than most FDA-approved medications given for this purpose.

2. Stimulate Appetite
For cancer and HIV-infected individuals, taking medical marijuana helps to increase appetite, which in turn stops weight loss.

3. Reduce Muscle Tension and Spasm
When medical marijuana with high THC levels is given to MS patients, it helps relax muscles and reduce spasms and tremors significantly. A liquid form of the drug containing THC and cannabidiol seems to be the most effective for this purpose.

4. Pain Reduction
People suffering from chronic pain associated with such ailments as MS, HIV, alcoholism, spinal injury, amputation, etc. find significant relief of their pain after using medical marijuana.

5. Trouble Sleeping
In addition to providing pain relief, people who smoke marijuana tend to have less anxiety and fewer instances of sleep problems such as insomnia. Furthermore, people who use marijuana report improved mood and overall well-being in general. If you are in the San Francisco Bay area and would like to know more about medical marijuana and how to get it, contact Elevated of San Francisco. The knowledgeable staff can help you manage your symptoms and find relief fast.