Published on May 24th, 20140
Medical Marijuana could be used to Help Treat Epilepsy
A recent study suggests that this herb can help patients suffering from a severe form of epilepsy. The beneficial effects that cannabis has on medical issues are still hotly debated by scientists.
Several articles published in the journal Epilepsia presents the potential effects of marijuana and pure cannabidiol on these diseases.
One case is that of a child who suffered from Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy and was treated with medical marijuana.
The child took medical marijuana along with medications recommended by your doctor.
Surprisingly, the effect of the plant was very strong. The report states that the child’s seizure frequency was reduced from 50 convulsions per day to two to three night-time convulsions per month.
Doctors are warning that studies should continue until the beneficial effect are clearly demonstrated. Currently, 21 U.S. states have legalized cannabis for medical treatment.
Another study showed anticonvulsant effect of cannabis on animals. Researchers want to conduct similar studies and groups of patients with epilepsy.
In parallel, other studies have shown that marijuana administered with epilepsy can cause anxiety, addiction or schizophrenia.
Medical Marijuana is sometimes recommended to treat people suffering from post-traumatic syndrome, pain or reduce nausea in patients who are chemotherapy.
Source: Daily Mail