Can Cannabis Help Stomach Ulcers?
Stomach ulcers occur when the stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. When the mucus layer of the stomach is worn away and stops functioning effectively, the acid can damage the stomach tissue, causing the ulcer.
Some of the known symptoms of ulcers include,
- Heartburn
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of weight
- Indigestion
- Nausea
Can Cannabis Help Stomach Ulcers?
Many studies suggest that Marijuana could help with inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

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Researchers believe cannabis may have the potential to help those suffering from ulcers, but the research is still in very early phases. While direct studies on ulcers and cannabis haven’t been conducted, we know that the endocannabinoid system is involved in the homeostasis of the gut, including factors related to ulcers like inflammation and gastric acid secretion.
Research also shows that cannabis may be able to help those with irritable bowel conditions (which have ulcers as a symptom), reducing symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, stress, inflammation, weight loss, and poor appetite. Cannabis has been shown to help with nausea in other research, so may offer nausea relief for those with ulcers as well.
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