In the past hours, the implementation of Law 27,669 approved in May 2022 for the industrial production of cannabis for medicinal use was published in the Official Gazette. Research on its medicinal applications, which would help patients heal or better deal with their illness, is already being implemented in various parts of the world.
According to the United States’ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), there are clinical and preclinical trials with this substance primarily used to treat the symptoms of these diseases.
dermatological and cosmetic use
The body has a system called endocannabinoids, which have receptors that control functions in the body, including the skin. External cannabis use can optimize or stimulate the functions of this system. Last year, ANMAT approved the first dermo-cosmetic containing CBD, which is mainly used for sensitive skin or burns as an anti-inflammatory, neutralizer, and which contributes to the recovery of skin damage .
refractory epilepsy
Epilepsy is controllable through medication in 70% of cases, and does not involve major limitations in daily living. Seizures also decreased over time with cannabis use, which allowed the drugs to be phased out.
cancer
Cannabis and its components are being investigated as a potential treatment for people who have symptoms caused by disease or its treatment. The Cannabis Research and Development Program – dependent on the national government – approved 10 new scientific research projects, one of which is “Medicinal cannabis and cancer: pre-clinical to determine anti-tumor properties using alternative experimental models.” Study” Coast.
On the other hand, other animal studies have shown that marijuana extract may help kill some cancer cells and reduce others. This research showed that treatment with pure extracts of THC and CBD, when used in conjunction with radiation therapy, increased the effectiveness of radiation in destroying cancer.
H.I.V.
The anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis may help treat low-level inflammation caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the body. One study found that using cannabis for this purpose also reduced cognitive decline in people living with HIV.
In addition, it is applied in a special way before inflammation, pain, seizures, drug use disorders, and psychiatric disorders.