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The rise of hemp as a pain management tool

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Updated on: 21 April,2023 10:16 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Maitrai Agarwal | maitrai.agarwal@mid-day.com

Although research is limited, hemp has proven to be a powerful natural remedy for managing various types of pain. We asked Dr. Neeraj K Patel, head of research and development at the Bombay Hemp Company, to clear the air about the impact of hemp, and its usage in pain management

The rise of hemp as a pain management tool

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The Cannabis Sativa plant is considered to be one of the five sacred plants in Ayurveda and has been a part of Indian culture for centuries. Ayurveda points to a variety of uses of the plant; however, the limited knowledge surrounding Cannabis has contributed to several misconceptions. Owing to its low levels (0.3 per cent or less) of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the intoxicating cannabinoid responsible for the euphoric effect, hemp has shown to be non-toxic and non-addictive.

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