On May 30, the Lebanese American University (LAU) introduced its initiative to establish the Medicinal Cannabis Research Center, the first of its kind in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Researchers want to find the medical and therapeutic value of Lebanon-grown cannabis. In fact, scientists around the world are exploring the benefits of this plant.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD,) two compounds found in cannabis, have been approved for the treatment of pain. They also improve the appetite stimulation in AIDS patients and reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.
Many countries around the world have approved the medical use of cannabis. Lebanon’s cannabis resists drought and high temperatures making it even more interesting to study.
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