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Cannabis, Asthma & Bronchodilation

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Published: 20 Feb 2018 › Updated: 20 Feb 2018Cannabis, Asthma & Bronchodilation

Cannabis, Asthma & Bronchodilation

Did you know that cannabis can help treat asthma?

THC, the most abundant cannabinoid found in the plant, is a bronchiodialator -"a drug that relaxes bronchial muscle resulting in expansion of the bronchial air passages (Merriam-Webster)". In fact, several companies are beginning to work on creating cannabis inhalers specifically to treat asthma and COPD :

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/cannabis-science-develops-inhalation-medication-those-suffering-asthma-copd-via-nebulizer-2146639.htm.

Unlike traditionally used steroid inhalers that can cause toxicity and complications over time, cannabis is very safe and does cause such issues.

In the following video Jim Leslie explains more on this topic, including recommended methods of use and dosing information.

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