It’s not new news that cannabis is a great medicinal help to more serious ailments like cancer, seizures, ADHD, and more. But did you know that marijuana is great for common aches and pains as well?

Whether you’re hurting from a hangover, stuck in bed with a cold, or keeling over from a tummy ache, weed is here to help! Learn more about how weed can help out your everyday life.

Help with Hangovers

Think getting high won’t help with an alcoholic hangover? Think again. Weed is probably the BEST hangover tool you can reach for, here’s why. Cannabis relieves alcohol related pains like nausea, headaches, and bubble guts. It also encourages sleep—which is one of the best things you can do to cure a hangover—and appetites. As we all know, eating a carby, greasy morning-after meal is just what the heart and stomach desires after a wild night out.

Help with Headaches      

Stress is a part of life, there’s no avoiding it. And with that, comes headaches. Whether you’re working long days and starting at the computer, running errands and multitasking, or juggling a brood of screaming toddlers, headaches are just a normal part of the day.  

But it doesn’t mean that you have to suffer in silence. Take your health back by imbibing in cannabis. You can smoke it for quick relief and relaxation, rub a topical along your temples for soothing relief without the high, or eat an edible for a longer period of pain relief.

Settles the Stomach

Weed is a great aid to chronic digestion issues like gastritis and Crohn’s Disease. But it’s also a great medicine for your run-of-the-mill tummy aches, too. Maybe you overate or ate something that’s just not agreeing with you, weed is here to help.

Try smoking or vaporizing cannabis. These methods allow the THC to enter your bloodstream quicker to settle your stomach within minutes.

Spares Social Anxiety

We all know the feeling of panic when you smoke too much weed. But for many who suffer from anxiety, weed actually has the opposite effect.

When dealing with anxiety, the strain and type of product may make a difference. Opt for indica if you’re looking for a THC effect. Indica, unlike sativa, provides more of a body high so it won’t mess with your mind. If you’re not looking to get high, turn to CBD to calm the nerves.

Curing the Common Cold

Disclaimer, there’s no cure for the common cold—but cannabis sure comes close. Weed is an excellent anti-inflammatory and when we’re sick with a cold or flu, our bodies experience inflammation in the throat, sinuses, and lungs. Cannabis helps to calm these inflamed areas, bringing relief to symptoms like a runny or congested nose.

Also, studies have shown that cannabis may be able to help strengthen the immune system which is good to note for the cold and flu season. But if already sick, be mindful of smoking. Your throat is probably already irritated, so opt instead for an edible or cannabis tea.