A new scientific review says cannabis oil may help promote the healing of skin wounds, finding that it offers “promising benefits” despite a need to better optimize product formulations.
The report, by researchers at universities in India and Thailand, looked specifically at how cannabis oil can reduce so-called “reactive oxygen species” (ROS) during the healing of wounds. Those chemicals “play a crucial role in would development by causing cell and tissue damage,” it explains.
“Increased ROS levels can hinder wound healing by exacerbating inflammation and cellular damage,” the paper, published in the journal Pharmaceutics says. “CBD’s antioxidant properties mitigate these effects, fostering a more conducive environment for tissue regeneration.”
Specifically, authors wrote that the cannabis oil “may help mitigate oxidative damage by scavenging ROS and upregulating antioxidative mechanisms, potentially enhancing wound healing.”
Read the full article at Marijuana Moment.
Read the study: “Harnessing Cannabis sativa Oil for Enhanced Skin Wound Healing: The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species Regulation“.
