Yes, it relaxes the body very much. It can relax your mind but it can also cause intense paranoia and it's a mild hallucinogenic. The many marijuana strains vary in their effect on the body and mind: some produce more of a body high, some more of a head high (stone), some a combination of both. Weed can also produce a lot of introspection because your senses are heightened and your perspective is slightly different. It puts you right in the moment which is a great feeling if you constantly worry about the future, past or even the present. It's produced a lot of spiritual moments in me and problem-solving is from a different angle. I've had answers to problems/issues just spontaneously pop into my head when high. It's all about how you use it. Same goes for other hallucinogenics. It can be psychologically addictive.