A medicinal plant, medical cannabis, is considered as a potential treatment for a range of conditions including IBS, insomnia, menstrual pain, anxiety, and high blood pressure. Despite being legal in the UK, NHS prescriptions for medical cannabis are rare due to stigma and limited awareness of its benefits. Furthermore, certain conditions could potentially be treated with medical cannabis according to Dr Anup Matthew, including IBS symptoms, insomnia, menstrual pain, anxiety, and high blood pressure. While it is acknowledged that some cannabis-based products are available to purchase online, the quality and legality of these products are uncertain. The NHS also notes that while there is some evidence of medical cannabis helping certain types of pain, the evidence is currently not strong enough to broadly recommend it for pain relief.
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Written by: newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Charlotte Smith)
Published on February 20, 2024 at 12:12AM
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