Medical cannabis is a topic that has received increasing attention in recent years. It is cannabis that is used for medical purposes. The active ingredient THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is particularly important, but other components such as CBD (cannabidiol) also play a role.
In medicine, cannabis is mainly used to relieve pain, such as chronic pain or pain caused by cancer. Medical cannabis can also be useful for various neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or epilepsy. It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy or anorexia. In addition, there are indications that cannabis may help with other conditions such as depression or anxiety disorders, although more research is still needed.
Medicinal cannabis is usually administered in the form of extracts, capsules, oils or dried flowers. The exact dosage depends on various factors such as the type of disease, the age of the patient or personal preference.
It is important to stress that medical cannabis can only be used with a prescription, which you can then conveniently fill at the cannabis dispensary of your choice. It is also important that patients taking medical cannabis are regularly monitored by a physician to avoid possible side effects or interactions with other medications.
Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 and can be prescribed by doctors under certain conditions. However, there are still many unanswered questions and uncertainties regarding the use of cannabis in medicine. Research in this area is still relatively new and further studies are needed to better understand the effects and potential risks of medical cannabis.
