Cannabis: a therapeutic option for rare diseases

Rare diseases affect a small number of the population, however, they have been the focus of several studies due to the complexity caused by the lack of knowledge. Because of their low frequency among people, their diagnosis and treatment make them difficult to understand. Unfortunately, they present high mortality despite their low prevalence, making it important to generate therapeutic alternatives that can control and treat these conditions, to improve people's quality of life. The discovery of the endocannabinoid system has accelerated the interest of health professionals in finding the medicinal effects of cannabis on human metabolism. The Cannabis sativa plant has multiple beneficial properties for human health, for the relief of pain, and in the treatment of multiple physical and psychological diseases. For this reason, Pharmacology University invites you to learn about the relationship between the endocannabinoid system and rare diseases, to understand the importance of phytocannabinoid compounds in the treatment and management of such conditions, where medicine still has a long way to go, but the benefits of this plant are undeniable.