Cannabis medicine for Parkinson's disease
Tia Hofmann

A major reported benefit is the positive impact on both non-motor and motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, these include relief of anxiety and depression, and reduction of tremors, rigidity, chronic pain, and even levodopa-induced dyskinesia.

In a study of 85 individuals with Parkinsons disease, 46% reported relief of symptoms after taking half a teaspoon of cannabis leaves daily for over a month.

Another clinical trial of 22 individuals with Parkinson’s disease revealed that the use of medical cannabis improved motor symptoms such  as bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity, and pain, and non-motor symptoms including sleep and pain.

Additionally, epidemiological studies indicate that daily or weekly marijuana users exhibit a better mood compared to non-users. Keeping in mind the impact of endocannabinoids on mood and behavior, it is possible that the use of cannabis could alleviate the depressive symptoms
experienced by 50% of those with Parkinson’s.