Medical Cannabis has gained widespread acceptance in clinical settings now. The amazing combination of therapeutic yet natural treatment that effectively reduces symptoms and eases pain related to various ailments, including the attenuation of nausea and vomiting, is the reason for its popularity.
The therapeutic benefits of Medical Cannabis are the result of action and reaction between cannabinoids and our own endocannabinoid system (ECS). ECS is a group of neuromodulators, their receptors and signalling pathways involved in regulating the movement, memory, appetite, mood, and pain.
Not just regular nausea, but the cannabis-infused medications are also useful for treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, which otherwise responds poorly to commonly used anti-sickness medicines.
Nausea is often more distressing for patients than vomiting because it is an ongoing sensation, while vomiting is one-time distress.
What Is CINV and How Is It Treated?
CINV or Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting is the sensation that occurs within the first 24 hours after starting chemotherapy. Patients observe many side effects, but the most dreaded one is the extreme spells of nausea and vomiting, known as Emesis. CINV is different from regular nausea as it is much severe and usually happens immediately, within 6 to 24 hours after therapy.
This has brought a big relief for the cancer patients who felt delusional and lethargic, even after taking traditional medicines.
Role of Medical Cannabis
Cannabis has over 85 active compounds, known as cannabinoids, which can help treat cancer symptoms and even side effects of cancer therapies. Their impact has been found to be so effective that U.S. FDA has approved synthesized cannabis medicines for legal and prescription use in treating chemo-induced nausea and vomiting. Even in Canada, a cannabis extract with THC and CBD, is approved for alleviating pain in advanced cancer patients.
Medical Cannabis can be used for all types of nausea. Cannabis strains with different ratios/concentrations of CBD: THC are used to achieve the different pharmacologic effect.
It is used to reduce pain, improve sleep, stimulate appetite, relax muscles, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, manage seizures and produce a feeling of euphoria, among a lot of other benefits.
To understand how to choose the right CBD: THC ratio in Cannabis, read here.
Is Medical Cannabis Proven Effective Clinically in treating CINV?
Existing, though ineffective, treatments of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting motivated oncologists to investigate and find better alternatives. They explored the anti-emetic properties (effective against vomiting and nausea) of cannabinoids in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
A number of clinical studies have proved that the endocannabinoid system in the body regulates nausea and vomiting in humans as well as animals. The anti-emetic effect of cannabinoids has been tested on a wide variety of animals (that are capable of vomiting in response to a toxic challenge).
The latest research suggests that cannabinoids are useful in treating the more difficult to control symptoms of nausea and anticipatory nausea in chemotherapy patients, which are not controlled by the currently available conventional pharmaceutical treatments.
Cannabis for Cancer Patients
Not just CINV, but medicinal cannabis is also helpful for cancer patients in a number of clinically proven ways. According to some studies, cannabis provides relief in cancer-related symptoms like pain, nausea, anxiety and inflammation. Research also shows that it can inhibit cancer growth as well as reduce the size of tumor. Cannabis is well known to elevate mood and heal both body and mind.
How to Choose the Right Medical Cannabis Brand?
Medical Cannabis has evolved as Herbal Cancer Medicine in India and is gaining more and more popularity with increased awareness.
We get a lot of questions about the right dosage and where to buy it? It is important to buy products that are researched and tested for purity and potency. Sticking to prescribed dosage and usage recommendations can help reduce your risk of potential negative effects and to build an effective regimen.
Kindly note that marijuana bought from illegal operations are not tested as per the standards and may be contaminated with pesticides, mold, fungi, bacteria, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and other substances, which can be hazardous to health.
Medical Cannabis available today with different concentrations of THC and CBD can be confusing for first-time buyers. Consulting your medical practitioner and taking it under guidance is a smart way to find the best product to suit your needs.
Where to obtain Potent and Authentic Medical Cannabis from?
Online Cannabis Medicines are now available in India at Vedi herbals. Active constituents of ingredient of Vedi's cannabis medicines are cannabinoids. One of the cannabinoids, CBD (Cannabidiol) activates the CB1 and CB2 receptors, and it suppresses the psychoactive effects of another cannabinoid THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).
We offer two combinations of CBD and THC and other cannabinoids for different health issues and benefits. One combination which benefits patients suffering from nausea and vomiting is VIJAYA (Cannabis Sativa) CAPSULES - Cannapain. Cannabinoids are balanced in Cannapain. Cannapain is available in both capsule (Cannapain & Cannapain+) and oil(Cannapain oil) form.
Other cannabis products available with Vedi are Cannaflam, Kameshwar Modaka, Jatiphaladi, Bilvadi and Sarpagandha Ghanvati.
Therapeutic benefits of Cannaflam capsule are not limited to treat nausea and vomiting, but many more:
- Stimulates Appetite and treats upset stomach
- Treats back pain, muscle cramps, knee pain, and other neurological disorder
- Useful in the treatment of glaucoma, insomnia
- Remedial treatment for autism, epileptic seizure, and multiple sclerosis
- It helps control blood sugar
- It helps to combat alcoholism and other drug addictions.
Here are few common side-effects that you should be aware of –
- Dry mouth
- Increased appetite
- Sleepiness
- Muscle relaxation
- Low blood pressure
- Fast heartbeat
Always talk to your practitioner before starting off on Cannabis medicines. Hydrated yourself well to reduce the risk of side-effects. We also recommend initially staying indoors when incorporating medicinal cannabis in your regimen while you get used to its effects.
Conclusion
Cannabis extract medicines can effectively suppress the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. The best part is that it is now available online in different ratios and combinations, are easily accessible, and a preferred method of ingestion.
Patients need to identify the right combinations, dosages, and drug interactions to ease their specific symptoms. We recommend consulting a doctor at Vedi Herbals to help you determine your Dosha type, balanced diet and medicines that will work together to make you healthier.
