Cannabis
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:51 pm
Cannabis is a naturally occurring drug made from parts of the cannabis plant. It has been used throughout history both for medicinal and social purposes. However, at the present time cannabis is illegal to use in many countries, including the UK.
Cannabis contains many different compounds which are known as cannabinoids. The two cannabinoids most closely studied for a potential medicinal effect are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is responsible for the high that is associated with cannabis use.
There has been a large body of research looking at the use of cannabis and cannabis based medicines in multiple sclerosis (MS), the results have been mixed. However, like with MS Cannabis may be used with good results in NMO patients to relieve pain and spasticity.
Cannabis contains many different compounds which are known as cannabinoids. The two cannabinoids most closely studied for a potential medicinal effect are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is responsible for the high that is associated with cannabis use.
There has been a large body of research looking at the use of cannabis and cannabis based medicines in multiple sclerosis (MS), the results have been mixed. However, like with MS Cannabis may be used with good results in NMO patients to relieve pain and spasticity.