Marijuana has been known in several thousand years
herbal medicine. The active ingredients are the so-called
cannabinoids, especially the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The herb,
officially known as Cannabis sativa, in the course of the year
gepropagandeerd as a means that the appetite, relaxes the muscles,
sharpening the mind, improves the mood, calming effect, fear
reduces pain and nausea and fights. (Health Council:
Group Discussions medicine. Marijuana. Rijswijk:
of Health, 1996, publication no 1996/21)
Unlike the alternative circuits available
Medicinal marijuana provided Maripharm Please Marijuana (MGM) to 600
pharmacies where patients can pick up this prescription. MGM meets
all pharmaceutical requirements for 'herbal drugs' ie capping
heavy metals, pesticides and microbial contamination
(Sterilized). The product is standardized, vacuum packed and
with patient information and dose advice. The
quality control takes place in a private laboratory and
spot checks by other laboratories, including TNO
(International Cannabinoid Research Society, 1998 Symposium on the
Cannabinoids: The standardized medical-grade marijuana plants, J.
Khodabaks and O. Engelsma). MGM is also equipped with a KNMP taxe
number enabling payment by the health insurer may
is.
