Commonly known as heartburn and acid reflux disease, this illness is due to damage of the esophageal mucous membrane and the esophageal sphincter. Damage occurs when stomach acid reaches the lower part of the esophagus.
Under normal conditions, the esophageal sphincter opens to allow food and drink to enter the stomach but closes right after to prevent stomach acid from affecting the tissue above. In GERD, however, the closing action is temporarily incomplete, allowing acid to reach unprotected tissue and cause damage.
Rated 3.3 / 5 (How Ratings Work)
Likely probability of the efficacy of cannabis for treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (gerd).
Based on 3 Studies from 1996 - 2016
Study Name, Description & Year
Rating
Gastric Acid Inhibitory And Gastric Protective Effects Of Cannabis And Cannabinoids
Meta-analysis — 2016
Effect Of Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, A Cannabinoid Receptor Agonist, On The Triggering Of Transient Lower Oesophageal Sphincter Relaxations In Dogs And Humans
No description — 2009
Gastric Cytoprotection Of The Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Sesquiterpene, Beta-caryophyllene.
Animal study (rats) — 1996