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Medical cannabis shows great promise in treating cancer, auto-immune diseases - SA research

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Dr Shiksha Gallow is a medical scientist and doctor in clinical pathology. She is also medical director for JSE-listed Labat's Biodata - a division which is undertaking groundbreaking research on the use of medical cannabis to treat serious illnesses ranging from cancer to autoimmune diseases. She spoke to Jackie Cameron of BizNews about why cannabis has healing properties - and what her research is showing so far about shrinking tumours and pushing people who are gravely ill into remission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Mar 2021 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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