Fields of application
The medicinal effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)
Medical cannabis in use
Cannabis is the Latin term for hemp. People have been using this plant for thousands of years: the fibers are used to make ropes, and the seeds are used to make oil. From the dried flowers and leaves, the intoxicants hashish and marijuana can be obtained. The medicinal effects of hemp are mainly due to the ingredients tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) .
Since 2017, statutory health insurers have covered the cost of cannabis medicines in certain cases. Cannabis can be prescribed for serious illnesses. The prerequisite is that other treatments are not available or not possible.
Medical cannabis in use
Fields of application
Potential uses for THC-containing medical cannabis:
- Painful diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- The cannabinoids THC and CBD from medical cannabis can provide a sound and restful sleep. [1]
- Symptoms of psychiatric disorders e.g. AD(H)S, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorder, tic disorder, Tourette syndrome
- Symptoms of neurological diseases e.g. migraine, tension headache, cluster headache, polyneuropathy (e.g. diabetic), tinnitus, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy/seizures
- Painful diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation of the gastric mucosa (gastritis)
- Painful skin diseases e.g. neurodermatitis, psoriasis, acne inversa
Other areas of application:
- Symptoms of cancer and/or associated therapeutic procedures e.g. breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer.
- Menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis
- Menopausal symptoms (menopause)
- Inflammation and pain caused by inflammation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Movement disorders
- Epilepsy