Avidekel Cannabis Extracts and Cannabidiol are as Efficient as Copaxone in Suppressing EAE in SJS/J Mice

Inflammopharmacology, 2023

This study compared the efficacy of purified CBD, extracts of CBD-rich Avidekel, and Copaxone (glatiramer acetate), an immunosuppressive medication that is used to alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Key Results:

  • CBD and Avidekel extracts are as efficient as Copaxone in alleviating the symptoms of EAE (animal model of brain inflammation) in lab mice.

  • Avidekel may be useful in the treatment of MS symptoms.