Scientists found a cannabis compound that relieves pain without the high
Researchers at the University of Arizona have identified cannabis-derived terpenes that effectively treat chronic pain in preclinical models. Unlike THC, these compounds provide pain relief without psychoactive side effects.
Why it matters
This discovery could lead to non-addictive, non-psychoactive alternatives for managing chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.
Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified compounds from the Cannabis sativa plant that may offer a new way to treat fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain. The findings, published in Pharmacological Reports , add to growing evidence that certain cannabis-derived molecules could help relieve chronic pain without causing the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
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