Medicinal cannabis, or medical marijuana, is cannabis that is dispensed exclusively by pharmacies and is intended for therapeutic use. It is prescribed by a trained medical professional, for a known medical condition or a set of conditions where it has proven to be an effective treatment.

Cannabis sativa L.

Cannabis is a member of the Cannabaceae family and contains a number of active elements such as phytocannabinoids. They occur naturally in cannabis. The most studied phytocannabinoids are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the most well-known cannabinoid. THC is responsible for many of the medicinal effects of cannabis. These may include, among others, reduction of nausea, vomiting, pain and muscle spasms, and improvement of sleep and appetite.

CBD is another major cannabinoid. It has medicinal effects, but does not induce a psychotropic state (i.e. its use does not result in feelings of intoxication). CBD may be effective in conditions such as epilepsy, posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorder.

Bedrocan’s products

Bedrocan’s medicinal cannabis contains both THC and CBD. The cannabis is of pharmaceutical quality and meets the highest standards. As with ordinary medicines, the composition of the active substances in our cannabis is always the same. Also, Bedrocan’s  cannabis products are guaranteed to be free of pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria and fungi. Each batch is tested for this by an independent laboratory.

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