Medical cannabis has many synonymous terms that vary from medical marijuana, herbal medicine, to medical weed. These different names refer to a cannabis plant that is cultivated for its medicinal properties and contains high levels of CBD (cannabidiol) and low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Some other synonymous terms for medical cannabis include medicinal herb, therapeutic cannabis, and clinical cannabis. As the popularity and acceptance of medical cannabis grow, so does the number of synonymous terms for the plant. Regardless of the term used, medical cannabis has proven beneficial in treating conditions such as chronic pain, nausea, and anxiety among many others.