AS the debate over whether medicinal marijuana should get the tick of approval continues, a Gympie man has weighed in to support the use of the plant.

The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said he found it "absolutely astounding" the plant was banned for genuine medical use.

He said there was valid and convincing evidence that the drug could be used to effectively treat ailments and their symptoms and that its use should be legalised by government.

He said the use of the drug for medicinal purposes had little to do with getting high; in fact, he said the use of cannabis oil didn't involve getting high at all.

"There is a lot of evidence available to us now, through studies done all around the world, which would lead us to the conclusion that cannabis is indeed safe and has a valid medicinal value in our modern-day society," he said.

He said there was a medicinal value to cannabis for sufferers of cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and more.

"I feel it is important for the wider community to understand that this is indeed a medicine.

"We are not talking about a bunch of degenerates, asking the government to supply them with a puff.

"We are not talking about getting high for fun.

"We are speaking strictly from a medicinal point of view."

He said methods used to extract cannabis oil eliminated psychoactive effects.

"There is a method (used) in order to produce an oil, which is a non-psychoactive, form of cannabinoids."

There is indeed medicinal cannabis oil being illegally distributed underground all throughout Australia, in Queensland, and yes, it is even being used in our little town of Gympie.

"Perhaps it is about time the legislation started to reflect the people's thoughts on this subject," he said.

"We live in a society which allows cancer-causing cigarettes and alcohol to be sold, fast foods to be advertised ... pharmaceuticals, which are now a leading cause of death, to be prescribed.

"Though utilising cannabis, a natural herb, for its medicinal benefits is strictly forbidden. I find this fact absolutely astounding."