HIV/AIDS and Cannabis
November 10th, 2008 Posted in ConditionsWhat symptoms can Cannabis relieve?
Although Tetrahydrocannabinol or “THC” is the most known of the compounds in marijuana, at least 66 cannabinoids have been isolated from this plant. The effects of most of these compounds is still unknown and it is widely believed that it is the combination of these chemicals which creates the diverse range of medical benefits including, but not limited to, pain relief.
In 1986, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Marinol® (dronabinol), an oral synthetic form of THC, to treat severe weight loss associated with AIDS (HIV/AIDS wasting) as well as for nausea and vomiting.
Since then more research has taken place to reinforce the idea of using cannabis in the treatment of these conditions. A recent study published in Nature of patients with HIV-associated sensory neuropathy (HIV–SN) found that those who smoked marijuana 3 times a day reported a decrease of 34% in HIV–SN, compared with 17% in the placebo group.
One Response to “HIV/AIDS and Cannabis”
By | Acne Treatment Medication on Sep 14, 2009
HIV AIDS is really a very scary disease. until now, there is no know cure or vaccine for it. the only we can prevent it is through safe sex.