Mauritius could authorize CBD for medical purposes

The experts at technical committee set up by the Ministry of Health in Mauritius will be submitting their findings shortly. «All that remains is to fine-tune the details».», a participant tells Defimedia. Among the avenues being considered: legalizing CBD for medical use.

For the time being, Mauritius doesn't want to hear about THC for therapeutic purposes, even though it is widely used around the world. Only CBD is being considered for this Indian Ocean island. According to recent studies, cannabidiol is effective against Alzheimer's disease. It could also be useful in certain types of cancer.

If Maurice authorizes it, its use will be highly regulated. The technical committee has drawn up a precise list of pathologies that can be treated with CBD. The experts are also considering a licensing system, although the details have yet to be worked out. Finally, doctors will not be able to write just any prescription: each practitioner will only be able to recommend CBD if it falls within his or her medical competence.

The Minister of Health is not closing the door

The government must now give the green light. In December, the Minister of Health did not close the door on medical CBD. «THC is known for its addictive effects, while cannabidiol is known for its medicinal properties. The WHO has issued the following statement on the subject and we're working to see how it can be applied».», declared Kailesh Jagutpal.

The Socialist minister also plans to amend the law: « A policy decision will then have to be taken before cannabidiol can be used for medical purposes.“

Legislative advances are being followed very closely on Reunion Island, a French department some thirty kilometers away. According to La 1ère, associations are already researching the potential benefits of cannabis in medicine.