The rise of hemp as a pain management tool

Updated On: 21 April, 2023 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Although research is limited, hemp has proven to be a powerful natural remedy for managing various types of pain. We asked Dr. Neeraj K Patel, head of research and development at the Bombay Hemp Company, to clear the air about the impact of hemp, and its usage in pain management

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The Cannabis Sativa plant is considered to be one of the five sacred plants in Ayurveda and has been a part of Indian culture for centuries. Ayurveda points to a variety of uses of the plant; however, the limited knowledge surrounding Cannabis has contributed to several misconceptions. Owing to its low levels (0.3 per cent or less) of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the intoxicating cannabinoid responsible for the euphoric effect, hemp has shown to be non-toxic and non-addictive.

Another major cannabinoid extracted from Cannabis Sativa (mostly low-THC hemp) is Cannabidiol (CBD). It is claimed to provide wide-ranging properties useful for health and wellness including anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anti-pain, anti-arthritic and neuroprotective effects. Since CBD does not give off psychotropic effects, the substance is more common for medical treatment and pain management. According to The Asian Cannabis Report published in 2022 by Prohibition Partners, lessening social stigma being attached to cannabis, CBD oil, in particular, is paving the way for more mainstream adoption to treat aches, pain and anxiety.

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