Medical marijuana is gaining popularity in the field of medical sciences for its ability to act as a treatment for a number of medical conditions. Medical marijuana was first legalized in California in 1996 , with many other states following suit. One of its most touted uses is as a treatment for Crohn’s disease. Let’s learn more about it. What Is Crohn’s Disease? A type of Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), patients with this disease experience inflammation in the digestive system. Although the root causes of Crohn’s disease are still unknown, an immune system deficiency is said to be one of the causes. Crohn’s disease may be identified if symptoms like diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, fatigue, loss of appetite, or weight loss are observed in a person. There is no permanent cure yet for Crohn’s disease, that’s why common treatments involve relieving the symptoms and keeping the patient in remission. Here, we will discuss how medical marijuana can be u...