Certain compounds isolated from the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa L.) have shown a huge amount of potential as a treatment option for a variety of medical conditions. Current evidence demonstrates that formulations of these derivatives can be used in the treatment of chronic pain, epilepsy, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and other medical conditions.
The Researchers’ Conclusions
“…The researchers concluded that CBD could potentially be considered as a novel targeted candidate for the treatment of hepatitis C and Kaposi’s Sarcoma. Also, this review supports the use of CBD as an anti-inflammatory treatment for the deleterious effects of neuroinflammation in TMEV-infected mice.”…
Although anecdotal evidence may suggest the potential of CBD to benefit some other viral infections, acceptable evidence is severely lacking. The researchers conclude that many of these claims were biased interpretations of current evidence and even dishonest manipulation by commercial retailers.
To conclude, the authors of the review stress that current findings and anecdotal evidence should be used to progress research into its applications in viral diseases and is not an appropriate treatment based on the limited evidence currently available…”