Many patients bitten by ticks infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease get better with no treatment, while some have permanent symptoms years later even after treatment. It is possible that patients with Lyme that do not get better may have underlying problems with their immune systems. As the cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) is found on immune system cells, it is likely that the ECS is impaired in these patients and prevents them from bouncing back after infection with Lyme.Cannabis is effective at killing bacteria, viruses, and fungus. All 5 major cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, and CBC) has been shown to kill MRSA, known as the "flesh eating virus." Less studied cannabinoids such as 8-hydroxycannabinol have potent antibacterial properties, and single extracts may provide new targets to kill the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.Cannabis may also be effective at treating the later stage symptoms of Lyme disease. Cannabis can help reduce pain, spams, headaches and nausea.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta stated that cannabis is one of the safest and effective treatments for peripheral neuropathy, a crippling symptom most Lymies (patients with Lyme disease) suffer from. Many Lymies take opiate pain medication to deal with their pain, which can be ineffective, addictive, and can even end in overdose. Every 19 minutes a patient dies in the United States from prescription drug overdose. Medical cannabis is gaining more and more recognition for its beneficial outcomes on many conditions ranging from nausea to rare forms of epilepsy. One area researchers are becoming more interested in is cannabis as a treatment for Lyme disease. But does it really work?Since the original discovery of cannabis' medicinal benefits eons ago, it has been used as a form of treatment for various conditions. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the plant's main non-psychoactive component that can be utilised to alleviate pain and nausea, as well as provide relief for symptoms of anxiety, inflammation, insomnia, and even depression.

Recently, it has been discovered that cannabis can also be used by those afflicted with Lyme disease. But how exactly does it work? In this book, we discuss how cannabis can affect the treatment of Lyme disease, and explore if it is indeed a revolutionary new method of ameliorating this ailment. Kindly sit back and enjoy your reading. 5 star review is important.