What is Medicinal Cannabis?
The cannabis plant contains many different chemical compounds, including up to 100 phytocannabinoids, unique to the plant. Cannabinoids are also found in the human body (endocannabinoids) and form part of the endocannabinoid system. This communication system regulates important bodily functions, such as mood, memory, sleep, appetite and inflammation. It is thought that the therapeutic properties of cannabinoids are due to their ability to mimic endocannabinoids and interact with the endocannabinoid system.
The most widely studied and abundant phytocannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). They are known to act upon receptors located throughout the endocannabinoid system. THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis and is the reason cannabis is used recreationally. CBD on the other hand, is not psychoactive.
There has not been enough research yet to prove the benefits of Medicinal Cannabis. But it is showing promise for some people with chronic or terminal illnesses who don’t get relief from other medicines.
90,000
active patients in Australia using Medicinal Cannabis.1
97.3%
of people who use cannabis for medical reasons, don’t have access to safe, legal cannabis.2
55yo
women is the average patient prescribed medical cannabis.3
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Sources:
- https://freshleafanalytics.com.au/report-h2-2021/
- https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12954-020-00377-0.pdf
- https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/australianfirst-push-to-allow-medicinal-cannabis-patients-to-drive-wins-parliament-support/news-story/bb69c9c583ffcaeabaf44118322b927c?btr=a54529b66b613cd4b7858a86b78ae3c5