Medical cannabis use may be common in women experiencing menopause-related symptoms
The legalization of medical cannabis has led to its use in treating a growing number of health problems.
Research Finds Cannabis Effective for Migraines
Cannabis preparations are likely effective at preventing and treating migraines, according to a recently published review of available research.
Research Finds Cannabis Effective for Migraines
Cannabis preparations are likely effective at preventing and treating migraines, according to a recently published review of available research.
Unlocking CBN
Californian Scientists Unlock the Power of Using Cannabinol (CBN) to Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
Councillor shares ‘life-changing experience’ from medically-prescribed Cannabis as she hopes to break stigma
A South Ayrshire councillor has spoken about the positive impact medically-prescribed Cannabis has had in her life as she hopes to break the stigma and address financial costs surrounding the drug.
Use of Medical Cannabis to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury
There is not a single pharmacological agent with demonstrated therapeutic efficacy for traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Cannabinoids: Medical implications
Herbal cannabis has been used for thousands of years for medical purposes.
Medical uses of marijuana (Cannabis sativa): fact or fallacy?
Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) has been used throughout the world medically, recreationally and spiritually for thousands of years. In South Africa, from the mid-19th century to the 1920s, practitioners prescribed it for a multitude of conditions.
Herbal Preparations of Medical Cannabis: A Vademecum for Prescribing Doctors
Cannabis has been used for centuries for therapeutic purposes. In the last century, the plant was demonized due to its high abuse liability and supposedly insufficient health benefits.
Endocannabinoid System: A Multi-Facet Therapeutic Target
Cannabis sativa is also popularly known as marijuana. It has been cultivated and used by man for recreational and medicinal purposes since many centuries. Study of cannabinoids was at bay for very long time and its therapeutic value could not be adequately harnessed due to its legal status as proscribed drug in most of the countries. Presently, it is known that endocannabinoids has role in pathology of many disorders and they also serve “protective role” in many medical conditions. Several diseases like emesis, pain, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, anorexia, epilepsy, glaucoma, schizophrenia, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, obesity, metabolic syndrome related diseases, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and Tourette’s syndrome could possibly be treated by drugs modulating endocannabinoid system.