A new study from The University of New Mexico has found that cannabis flower—commonly known as marijuana in its natural plant form—may help people feel less tired. The research, led by Jacob Miguel Vigil and published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, offers new hope for those dealing with fatigue, especially when it comes from long-term illnesses.
Fatigue is a common problem for people with conditions like chronic pain, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. It can make daily life harder and reduce a person’s quality of life.
While there are many energy drinks and supplements sold to fight fatigue, they don’t always work well and can come with unwanted side effects. This study suggests that cannabis could be a more natural and possibly safer option.
The research looked at data from 1,224 individuals who recorded 3,922 cannabis use sessions using a mobile app. This real-time data gave the researchers a clear picture of how people actually felt before and after using cannabis flower.
Users rated their fatigue on a scale from 0 to 10, and after using cannabis, 91% of them reported feeling less tired. On average, people experienced a 3.5-point drop in fatigue levels, which is considered a noticeable improvement.
Interestingly, the method of consumption also played a role. Smoking joints, or cannabis cigarettes, gave better results than using pipes or vaporizers. However, regardless of how people used it or what levels of THC or CBD the cannabis had, most still reported feeling more energized.
This means the relief didn’t depend heavily on the chemical makeup of the cannabis but rather on the plant as a whole. These results support the idea that cannabis could be useful for managing fatigue across a wide range of health conditions, possibly even as a daily wellness aid.
The researchers believe that cannabis may provide a better alternative to popular fatigue-fighting products like energy drinks, which often contain high levels of sugar and caffeine. Since cannabis appears to help people feel more awake and energized, it might offer a more natural option that also fits into existing medical routines.
Still, the study’s authors note that more research is needed. They encourage further studies to understand exactly how cannabis reduces fatigue and to explore how it might be used safely and effectively as part of medical treatment or even in over-the-counter wellness products.
Overall, this study adds to growing evidence that cannabis may help treat not only physical pain and mood disorders but also everyday symptoms like low energy. With more research and careful regulation, cannabis could become a trusted option for people seeking relief from chronic tiredness in the future.
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