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Sun, 08.12.24

Reviews

IMAJ | volume 24

Journal 6, June 2022
pages: 417-420

Cannabis and Autoimmune Diseases

1Ariel University, Ariel, Israel 2Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Israel 3Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases and 4Internal Medicine B, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel 5Laboratory of the Mosaics of Autoimmunity, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia 6Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

Summary

Cannabis and cannabinoids have been known for thousands of years for their promising potential as analgesics. Chronic pain is a common complaint among many patients with rheumatic conditions. These disorders have revisited the medical approach toward cannabis and its potential role in pain relief. In addition, in recent years, information has mounted about the immunomodulatory effects of cannabis. In this review we discuss findings on the benefits cannabis may have in rheumatic and autoimmune disorders.

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