According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, combining CBD-enriched cannabis oil with omega-3 fatty acids may offer an effective strategy for managing neuropathic pain and promoting nerve recovery.
Conducted by researchers in Argentina from the University of La Rioja, the National University of Córdoba, and Dr. Enrique Vera Barros Regional Hospital, the study used established rat models to test both acute and chronic pain responses.
The researchers evaluated thermal and mechanical hypersensitivity using the hot plate test and the chronic constriction injury (CCI) model, respectively. They also assessed motor function and nerve damage through walking track analysis, the rotarod test, and histological examination of sciatic nerves.
The results showed that the combination of CBD and omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduced sensitivity to pain and helped restore motor function following nerve injury. Additionally, the treatment appeared to protect against nerve degeneration caused by CCI.
“These findings underscore the potential of CBD-enriched cannabis oil and ω-3 as a novel therapeutic approach for neuropathic pain management, offering promising implications for future research and clinical practice”, concludes the study, which is titled Full spectrum cannabis oil combined with omega-3 fish oil for neuropathic pain management: a novel therapeutic approach.
More information on this study can be found here.
