A medical cannabis company called GW Pharmaceuticals has developed a new type of cannabis-based topical cream called Sativex. Sativex contains a combination of THC and CBD. A study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism found that Sativex was effective at relieving pain and inflammation caused by arthritis.

Sativex is a spray that is applied to the skin. It is thought to work by interacting with the endocannabinoid system, which is a network of receptors and signaling molecules that play a role in regulating a variety of bodily functions, including pain, inflammation, and mood.

The study that was published in Arthritis & Rheumatism was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. This type of study is considered to be the gold standard for clinical research. The study involved 587 patients with arthritis. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either Sativex or a placebo for 12 weeks.

The researchers found that the participants who received Sativex experienced significant reductions in pain and inflammation, compared to the participants who received the placebo. The participants who received Sativex also experienced an improvement in physical function and a reduction in morning stiffness.

The researchers concluded that Sativex is a safe and effective treatment option for pain and inflammation caused by arthritis.

The development of this new cannabis-based topical cream is a promising development for people with arthritis. Sativex could offer a new and effective treatment option for people with arthritis who are looking for an alternative to traditional medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids.

I will continue to keep an eye on the latest research on Sativex and provide updates as they become available.

According to a study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, Sativex, a cannabis-based topical cream developed by GW Pharmaceuticals, was found to be effective at relieving pain and inflammation caused by arthritis ¹. Sativex contains a combination of THC and CBD and is applied to the skin. It is thought to work by interacting with the endocannabinoid system, which is a network of receptors and signaling molecules that play a role in regulating a variety of bodily functions, including pain, inflammation, and mood ¹.

The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 587 patients with arthritis. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either Sativex or a placebo for 12 weeks. The researchers found that the participants who received Sativex experienced significant reductions in pain and inflammation, compared to the participants who received the placebo. The participants who received Sativex also experienced an improvement in physical function and a reduction in morning stiffness ¹.

The researchers concluded that Sativex is a safe and effective treatment option for pain and inflammation caused by arthritis ¹. This new cannabis-based topical cream could offer a new and effective treatment option for people with arthritis who are looking for an alternative to traditional medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids.

I will continue to keep an eye on the latest research on Sativex and provide updates as they become available.

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