Medicinal Uses of Cannabis sativa and Its Derivatives

Medicinal Uses of Cannabis sativa and Its Derivatives

Zahid Nabi, Javaid Manzoor Lone, Anuradha Sharma
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5718-4.ch004
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Abstract

Cannabis Sativas has found applications in medical industry since time immemorial. With the evolution of time marijuana plant Cannabis sativa, its derivatives, cannabinoids, have grown increasingly popular as a potential treatment for various diseases which include ailments of heart, skin, and other vital organs. Products extracted from Cannabis have found their usage in various stages of medical treatment. Various ailments can be cured by the giving the patient required dose of cannabis or hemp oil. Moreover, Cannabis reduces chronic pain, increases lung capacity, helps lose weight and regulates diabetes.
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Background And Literature Review

Cannabis sativa is a plant species that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The plant contains compounds called cannabinoids, which have been found to have therapeutic properties. The two main cannabinoids found in the plant are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).

A literature review published in the journal “Frontiers in Neurology” in 2018, suggests that CBD may have therapeutic potential in treating a wide range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and anxiety disorders. CBD has been found to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-anxiety properties, which may be useful in treating these conditions (Bitencourt and Takahashi, 2018).

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