Background: There is a growing interest in the use of cannabis (and its extracts), as well as
CBD oil (hemp extracts containing cannabidiol), for therapeutic purposes. While there is …

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L., Cannabaceae) is an ancient cultivated plant originating
from Central Asia and historically has been a multi-use crop valued for its fiber, food, and …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Cannabis sativa L.(C. sativa) is an annual dioecious plant,
which shares its origins with the inception of the first agricultural human societies in Asia …

Background Comprehensive literature reviews of historical perspectives and evidence
supporting cannabis/cannabinoids in the treatment of pain, including migraine and …

Background Cannabis has been documented for use in alleviating anxiety. However, certain
research has also shown that it can produce feelings of anxiety, panic, paranoia and …

Importance As of March 2015, 23 states and the District of Columbia had medical marijuana
laws in place. Physicians should know both the scientific rationale and the practical …

Rationale Certifications for medical cannabis are generally restricted to a small number of
specific medical conditions, yet patients frequently report symptoms of pain, anxiety, and …

Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug in the Western world. Repeated cannabis use has
been associated with short‐and long‐term side effects, including respiratory and …

The laws governing cannabis are evolving worldwide and associated with changing
patterns of use. The main psychoactive drug in cannabis is Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) …

Cannabis is a complex plant, with major compounds such as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
and cannabidiol, which have opposing effects. The discovery of its compounds has led to …