Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of Review The use of cannabis for the treatment of migraine has become an area of interest with the legalization…
Keyword: Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabis sativa L. may reduce aggressive behaviour towards humans in shelter dogs
Abstract Among the phytocomplex components of Cannabis sativa L., cannabidiol (CBD) has a recognised therapeutic effect on chronic pain. Little is known about the veterinary use of CBD in dogs. Even less…
Cannabis and Autoimmunity: Possible Mechanisms of Action
Abstract Medical cannabis (MC) describes the usually inhaled or ingested use of a cannabis plant or cannabis extract for medicinal purposes. The action of whole cannabis plants is extremely complex…
The Link between Cannabis Use, Immune System, and Viral Infections
Abstract Cannabis continues to be the most used drug in the world today. Research shows that cannabis use is associated with a wide range of adverse health consequences that may…
Cannabis: A Toxin-Producing Plant with Potential Therapeutic Uses
Abstract For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa has been utilized as a medicine and for recreational and spiritual purposes. Phytocannabinoids are a family of compounds that are found in the cannabis plant,…
Pharmacological properties, therapeutic potential, and legal status of Cannabis sativa L.: An overview
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Marijuana, or Cannabis sativa L., is a common psychoactive plant used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. In many countries, cannabis-based medicines have…
Physicians’ experiences, attitudes, and beliefs towards medical cannabis: a systematic literature review
Abstract Background An increasing number of countries legalise the use of medical cannabis or allow it for a narrow range of medical conditions. Physicians, and often the patients’ general practitioner,…
A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Medicinal cannabis prescriptions are on the rise in Australia, and general practitioners will increasingly encounter patients using cannabis-based products. Objective:…
Analgesic Potential of Terpenes Derived from Cannabis sativa
Abstract Pain prevalence among adults in the United States has increased 25% over the past two decades, resulting in high health-care costs and impacts to patient quality of life. In…
Evaluation of Patient Reported Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis From a Survey of Medical Cannabis Patients in Canada
Abstract With the medical use of cannabis permitted in Canada since 2001, patients seek to use this botanical drug to treat a range of medical conditions. However, many healthcare practitioners…