“The best cannabis oil is the one that meets your needs and fits your budget,” says Dr. Pedro Pierro in live stream

By João R. Negromonte

Every first Tuesday of the month is Q&A live stream day with our scientific director, Dr. Pedro Pierro, and yesterday was no different. The neurosurgeon specializing in the medicinal use of cannabis and recognized as one of the pioneers in prescription in Brazil, answers questions from our followers. Yesterday, when asked about which would be the best oil among those available on the market, Dr. Pedro revealed:

“Just as there can be no comparison between allopathic medications and cannabinoids, we do not have the authority to say which cannabis oil or derivative product is better or worse than another. The idea is to treat the patient. In other words, if a certain product meets your needs, safely and effectively treats your condition, and still fits your budget, that is the best one for you!”

Another issue that came up in the live stream and gained prominence was the case of a patient with Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in certain parts of the body). He questioned why when he vaporizes his cannabis, he doesn't sweat as much and is able to have much more peaceful nights of sleep. 

In response, Dr. Pedro explained that “Hyperhidrosis is usually related to cases of anxiety or dysfunction in the sweat glands, which causes this excessive sweating. Thus, the reason why THC along with CBD can treat this problem is because the substances, even though THC is anxiogenic (can cause anxiety) and CBD is anxiolytic (prevents anxiety), work differently in each organism, that is, only through genetic tests that determine which cannabinoids and dosages are best for each case, can we provide a more accurate diagnosis.”  

As for patients suffering from cardiovascular problems, such as the case of a viewer with dilated cardiomyopathy, the specialist reveals that cannabis can indeed be a good option and explains why:

“Every disease that ends in 'itis' means that it is an inflammation. Thus, knowing that some cannabinoids are excellent anti-inflammatories, I would recommend this therapy as an adjunct and complementary to the treatment already being done.” 

Other topics such as the use of cannabis for oncology patients, diabetics, fibromyalgia patients, among others, came up in the conversation. There were also questions about the benefits of cannabis for patients diagnosed with Covid-19 and, to learn more about the medicinal use of cannabis in the treatment of these conditions, watch the Q&A live stream that aired yesterday by pressing play on the video below.

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