New Study Shows Marijuana May Help People Recover From Covid-19
In a test study being done in Israel, 11 patients in serious condition were given cannabidiol as treatment. Of the 11 people, 8 showed improvement and were released 7 to 30 days later. The other 3 died.
According to the Jerusalem Post Dr. Iliya Kagan stated “After giving the cannabis oil we saw a drop in signs of the infection and this is definitely encouraging and gives a foundation to continue the research.”
The hospital is now recruiting patients to participate in a more extensive study.
KASESE, UGANDA - NOVEMBER 10: A farm worker picks Cannabis inside a greenhouse on November 10, 2020 in Kasese, Uganda. Uganda is one of several African countries looking to produce medical cannabis for export to Europe and America. Since 2017, five countries on the continent have legalized the farming of cannabis for medicinal or industrial use. Rwanda earlier this month passed laws allowing production, and Uganda has already started exporting to markets in Israel. Farms in Lesotho (the first nation in Africa to issue licenses to produce medicinal cannabis) quickly attracted multimillion-dollar investments from Canada. Industrial Hemp, the only Ugandan cannabis company currently exporting, grows its crop in high-tech greenhouses in partnership with Together Pharma, an Israeli firm. In April they exported 250kg of medicinal cannabis - the first commercial batch to leave Uganda since the government approved export in January. Considering this successful export, the company is setting its sights on exporting to Europe and Canada. Scores of Ugandan companies have applied for licenses. (Photo by Luke Dray/Getty Images)
KASESE, UGANDA - NOVEMBER 10: A factory worker processes Cannabis flowers to make them ready for export on November 10, 2020 in Kasese, Uganda. Uganda is one of several African countries looking to produce medical cannabis for export to Europe and America. Since 2017, five countries on the continent have legalized the farming of cannabis for medicinal or industrial use. Rwanda earlier this month passed laws allowing production, and Uganda has already started exporting to markets in Israel. Farms in Lesotho (the first nation in Africa to issue licenses to produce medicinal cannabis) quickly attracted multimillion-dollar investments from Canada. Industrial Hemp, the only Ugandan cannabis company currently exporting, grows its crop in high-tech greenhouses in partnership with Together Pharma, an Israeli firm. In April they exported 250kg of medicinal cannabis - the first commercial batch to leave Uganda since the government approved export in January. Considering this successful export, the company is setting its sights on exporting to Europe and Canada. Scores of Ugandan companies have applied for licenses. (Photo by Luke Dray/Getty Images)
KASESE, UGANDA - NOVEMBER 10: A farm worker carries a tray of Cannabis through rows of the crop inside a greenhouse on November 10, 2020 in Kasese, Uganda. Uganda is one of several African countries looking to produce medical cannabis for export to Europe and America. Since 2017, five countries on the continent have legalized the farming of cannabis for medicinal or industrial use. Rwanda earlier this month passed laws allowing production, and Uganda has already started exporting to markets in Israel. Farms in Lesotho (the first nation in Africa to issue licenses to produce medicinal cannabis) quickly attracted multimillion-dollar investments from Canada. Industrial Hemp, the only Ugandan cannabis company currently exporting, grows its crop in high-tech greenhouses in partnership with Together Pharma, an Israeli firm. In April they exported 250kg of medicinal cannabis - the first commercial batch to leave Uganda since the government approved export in January. Considering this successful export, the company is setting its sights on exporting to Europe and Canada. Scores of Ugandan companies have applied for licenses. (Photo by Luke Dray/Getty Images)
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LIMA, PERU - JUNE 24: Painter David Ramirez of the Shipibo-Conibo community rolls a marihuana cigarette on June 24, 2020 in Lima, Peru. The community reopened 10 days ago after being isolated due to a massive number of positive cases of COVID-19 in mid May. (Photo by Raul Sifuentes/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 20: marijuana ready to be sold is seen at Zoom Club on June 20, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Zoom Club is a Cannabis Association in Madrid made up of 500 members. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the facility was closed from March 15, 2020. After this period, with Madrid moving forward to phase 2, they reopened its facilities with sanitary security measures. Due to these measures, the maximum capacity has been reduced from 60 to 8 people. The members must observe sanitary rules while using the facilities, such as, wearing a mask while they are in the club, that can be taken off while smoking. Shoes soles must be sanitized, and hands cleaned with hydroalcoholic gel upon entering. Members must keep 2 meters distance from each other and can only stay indoors for a maximum of 20 minutes. They cannot use the toilets and must be placed around the dispensary without being able to use the rest of the common areas. Metraquilate screens have been placed on the counters to protect workers who are also equipped with gloves and masks to serve members. (Photo by Alberto Ortega/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 20: A piece of marijuana's bud is seen on June 20, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Zoom Club is a Cannabis Association in Madrid made up of 500 members. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the facility was closed from March 15, 2020. After this period, with Madrid moving forward to phase 2, they reopened its facilities with sanitary security measures. Due to these measures, the maximum capacity has been reduced from 60 to 8 people. The members must observe sanitary rules while using the facilities, such as, wearing a mask while they are in the club, that can be taken off while smoking. Shoes soles must be sanitized, and hands cleaned with hydroalcoholic gel upon entering. Members must keep 2 meters distance from each other and can only stay indoors for a maximum of 20 minutes. They cannot use the toilets and must be placed around the dispensary without being able to use the rest of the common areas. Metraquilate screens have been placed on the counters to protect workers who are also equipped with gloves and masks to serve members. (Photo by Alberto Ortega/Getty Images)