Medical cannabis is a topic that has received more and more attention in recent years. This is cannabis that is used for medical purposes. The active ingredient THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is particularly relevant here, but other components such as CBD (cannabidiol) also play a role.
In medicine, cannabis is primarily used to relieve pain, for example chronic pain or pain caused by cancer. Medical cannabis can also be helpful 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 can also help with other illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders, although further research is still needed here.
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 illness, the age of the patient or personal preferences.
It is important to emphasise that medicinal cannabis can only be used with a doctor's prescription, you can then conveniently fill your prescription at the cannabis pharmacy of your choice. It is also important that patients taking medicinal cannabis are regularly monitored by a doctor 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 surrounding the use of cannabis in medicine. Research in this area is still comparatively new and further studies are needed to better understand the effects and possible risks of medicinal cannabis.