PRIMARY STUDY
On the Use of Indian Hemp in Chorea
Key Findings: Dr. Douglas, F.R.C.P.E. (1869) describes the case of a 13-year-old female patient with chorea who benefited from the use of cannabis. He writes: "The impression which the case leaves on my mind is, that cannabis has a peculiar value and power in controlling the irregular movements of chorea..."
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 1
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): United Kingdom
Year of Pub: 1869
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Cannabis Flower derived
Route of Administration: Oral (Ingestion)
Citation: Douglas. On the Use of Indian Hemp in Chorea. Edinb Med J. 1869; 14:777-784.
Authors: Douglas
