Cannabis provides strong pain relief
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola
Fact CheckedAugust 05, 2019
STORY AT-A-GLANCE✔ Clinical findings from researchers in Canada indicate that the pain-relieving effects of the cannabis plant are
30 times more potent than aspirin for decreasing inflammation✔ Besides the psychoactive aspects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the pharmacological features of cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD) derived from C. sativa varieties, there’s potential for other medicinal uses
✔ To explore the “medicinal versatility” of cannabis, scientists focused on two specific molecules, cannflavin A and cannflavin B, to identify the biosynthesis that made them “medicinally relevant”
✔ Experts say the breakdown between marijuana and hemp is fairly simple: When a cannabis plant contains 0.3% or less of THC, it’s hemp; when it contains more than 0.3% of THC, it’s marijuana
✔ Low doses of CBD administered for seven days were found to alleviate pain and anxiety, symptoms often associated in neuropathic or chronic pain, but without the side effects or potential of addiction from opioids
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