Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar asked to legalise CBD oil in India

Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar has appealed to legalise the usage and consumption of CBD oil in India, while reminiscing the time the late actor was undergoing treatment.

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Key-Points

CBD oil is an extract from the cannabis plant. The two main active substances in it are cannabidiol or CBD and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.

The high that is caused by the consumption of cannabis is due to THC. CBD, however, does not cause a “high” or any form of intoxication.

CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil.

Cannabidiol can reduce pain and anxiety. It also reduces psychotic symptoms associated with conditions such as schizophrenia as well as epilepsy.

There is not enough robust scientific evidence to prove that CBD oil can safely and effectively treat cancer.

CBD oil manufactured under a licence issued by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 can be legally used. However, the use of cannabis as a medicine is not much prevalent in India.