Which of the following is NOT an indicated use for Cannabis sativa?

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Which of the following is NOT an indicated use for Cannabis sativa?

Cannabis sativa works through the endocannabinoid system to relieve symptoms in several areas: it can reduce pain by acting on central and peripheral pathways, help with nausea and vomiting via effects in brain regions that control vomiting, and CBD has demonstrated anticonvulsant effects for some seizure disorders. Because of these actions, pain relief, nausea relief, and seizure control are recognized indications. Asthma, on the other hand, is not an indication for cannabis. Inhaled cannabis smoke can irritate the airways and may provoke bronchoconstriction, which can worsen breathing in individuals with asthma. There isn’t convincing evidence showing a therapeutic benefit for asthma, and the potential for harm makes it not an indicated use.

Cannabis sativa works through the endocannabinoid system to relieve symptoms in several areas: it can reduce pain by acting on central and peripheral pathways, help with nausea and vomiting via effects in brain regions that control vomiting, and CBD has demonstrated anticonvulsant effects for some seizure disorders. Because of these actions, pain relief, nausea relief, and seizure control are recognized indications.

Asthma, on the other hand, is not an indication for cannabis. Inhaled cannabis smoke can irritate the airways and may provoke bronchoconstriction, which can worsen breathing in individuals with asthma. There isn’t convincing evidence showing a therapeutic benefit for asthma, and the potential for harm makes it not an indicated use.

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