Journal Article Review Ppublish
PubMed: 38313715 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_710_23
Cannabinoids in anesthesia and chronic pain: Where do we stand?
Saudi J Anaesth 18(1):100-104
Authors: Khushboo Pandey, Wasimul Hoda
Affiliations
- Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Bariatu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Abstract
Cannabis derivatives have been conventionally employed globally for their curative and restorative properties for various ailments. However, its recreational use and consequent legal restrictions have substantially cramped its scientific research. An emerging interest regarding the profound therapeutic potential of cannabinoids has been observed among clinicians. Despite a rich cultural background, high-quality research on cannabinoids is lacking in the Indian scenario. This review readdresses the challenges on this front and brings an insight into the current status of cannabinoids and their utility in scientific exploration. Cannabinoids have a significant medicinal value in various clinical disorders. Its use so far has been based on scarce resources and corroborations, as evidence-based substantiation is limited. Through this review article, we emphasize the remarkable role enacted by cannabinoids in the treatment of various clinical disorders and an utterly significant need to formulate stringent research methodologies to promote its systematic investigation.
MeSH
Anesthesia, Cannabinoids, Medical Marijuana, Therapeutics, Research, Chronic Pain