Brazil: Doctors with symptoms of COVID-19 receive CBD oil from Associação

The Brazilian Association of Medical Cannabis Patients “Embrace Hope“, incorporated in Paraíba, will donate vials with a concentration of 2% of CBD to a group of 20 doctors with suspected infection, as well as vaporizers for already infected professionals who have symptoms of the virus, such as shortness of breath. The aim is to test the effectiveness of the drug against the symptoms of the new coronavirus.

First empirical study of its kind

This initiative by Associação Abrace Esperança is the first phase of an experimental and empirical research project, as there is no scientific evidence of the use of cannabinoids against Covid-19. For this reason, the association do an observational study of physicians.

“We are currently recruiting volunteer doctors to use Embrace oil and report their experience. Nothing else.” Associação Abrace also hopes to carry out the study with nurses and patients with suspected Covid-19.

According to Pedro Pierro, volunteer doctors must maintain all the guidelines of the Ministry of Health regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment. All will be monitored and will respond to periodic questionnaires.

Immunity

There are still no studies on the effect of cannabis derivatives on coronavirus patients. What is empirically proven is the effect, which is essential in the fight against the pandemic. The plant also has bronchodilatory and neuroprotective properties, which can be helpful.

There is already evidence of the effectiveness of Cannabis in cases of epilepsy, autism, fibromyalgia and pain caused by inflammation. This does not, however, mean protection against the coronavirus. Nor does it rule out the possibility of treating any symptoms in those diagnosed with the disease.

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