Does Marijuana Help with Nausea?

Medical Marijuana for Nausea

Nausea has many causes: indigestion, food intolerances, the side effects of chemotherapy, viruses, and a long list of medical conditions. Friends may have told you that smoking marijuana relieves their nausea. Now you’re thinking about trying it, too.

What does the evidence say?

The most promising findings come from chemotherapy research. In a study at the University of New Mexico, most patients reported that cannabis reduced their nausea. The National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine state that cannabinoids are “one of the strongest available agents for chemotherapy-induced nausea.”

It may be tempting to light a joint to quell your nausea. But talk with your doctor first for an expert opinion.