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Study: Cannabis Can Help With Certain COVID-19 Symptoms

A new study out of Canada suggests that cannabis can help with certain types of COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers say some cannabis strains can reduce inflammatory distress called a “cytokine storm”…

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A new study out of Canada suggests that cannabis can help with certain types of COVID-19 symptoms.

Researchers say some cannabis strains can reduce inflammatory distress called a "cytokine storm" - which can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.

One lead scientist said he was "not at all" surprised by the findings and said cannabis can help with a wide range of inflammation.

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