Cannabis has long been known as a substance of choice for recreational purpose. Whether to deregulate cannabis for any medicinal uses is still controversial. A recent study , however, makes a strong case for the use of cannabis-derived compounds in the treatment of epileptic seizures. Cannabis is a common choice of substance for recreational purpose in many countries and cultures. Cannabis is also known as ganja, marijuana or weed. Main potent compounds in cannabis include tetrahydrocannabinol(THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
THC has psychoactive properties whereas cannabidiol has found to be less associated with these effects. CBD in last few years has been a molecule of interest for treating epilepsy. Almost one-third of the epileptic patients are diagnosed with the treatment-resistant form. This form is associated with severe morbidity and increased mortality. Cannabis-derived treatment…
