Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa's pharmacological properties and health effects: A scoping review of current evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hemp (Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa), commonly used for industrial purposes, is now being consumed by the public for various health promoting effects. As popularity of hemp research and claims of beneficial effects rises, a systematic collection of current scientific evidence on hemp's health effects and pharmacological properties is needed to guide future research, clinical, and policy decision making.

Objective

To provide an overview and identify the present landscape of hemp research topics, trends, and gaps.

Methods

A systematic search and analysis strategy according to the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis-ScR (PRISMA-ScR) checklist on electronic databases including MEDLINE, OVID (OVFT, APC Journal Club, EBM Reviews),

SUBMITTER: Lim XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7815160 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature