Does Marijuana Have Anti-inflammatory Properties?

Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2017

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Sat, 18 Feb 2017 Answered on

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Question : Can marijuana help you inflamation?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (2 minutes later)

Hello thanks for asking

No it doesn't help.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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What dies?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
THC and CBD have anti-inflammatory activities.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Marijuana has two components THC (tetrahydrocannabidiol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). Both these substances possess anti-inflammatory and healing properties. So we can say medical marijuana or cannabis has anti-inflammatory properties. So medical marijuana helps in inflammation. But street marijuana has less content of these substances.

If you want to know more you are welcome.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana