Dr. Allan Frankel finds non-psychoactive, THC-A effective for treating numerous serious medical conditions.
While there is significant progress being made in the effort to legalize medical cannabis in the United States, and internationally, recent treatment results have made us consider the following question – are we focusing on the wrong aspect of cannabis? Dr. Allan Frankel has found the non-psychoactive version of THC, known as THC-Acid aka THCa, is proving effective for some patients as an adjunct therapy to CBD as well as a therapy for people on which CBD is not as effective as expected. This is another positive advance for treating various conditions, except for those needing treatment in locations that have only legalized CBD. What we should be focusing on is the relative psychoactivity of the medicine rather than just the THC or CBD content.
“Evidence shows THC-A, THC that has not been processed to activate its psychoactive properties, is actually less psychoactive than CBD,” stated Dr. Frankel. “With recent evidence of the effective treatment of seizures, Dystonia or Torticollis it appears THC-A has effects in both the central and peripheral nervous system. I have seen a good response with a Parkinson’s patient and am hoping there will be positive responses with other neuro-muscular disorders.”
A huge step was recently made in the treatment of a patient with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) using a combination of THC-A and CBD. This patient had virtually no use of any of his extremities. He had not used his right hand for several years. On modest doses, after two days he noted a significant improvement. Now a couple of months into treatment, one of his legs and his right arm are now beginning to function.
With results this life changing it only makes sense to delve further into the possibilities of THC-A. If the focus would shift to psychoactivity of the medicine rather than just the CBD or THC content, there is huge progress to be made.
Dr. Allan I. Frankel was an internal medical doctor and one of the world’s leading authorities on dosed cannabis medicine. With over 35 years experience in Internal Medicine, Dr. Frankel applied his knowledge of all aspects of the cannabis plant and its therapeutic value to the treatment of multiple serious medical conditions. This enabled him to provide a perspective to medical treatment unmatched by other practitioners.
Unfortunately, Dr. Frankel passed away in 2021 from prostate cancer, something that he helped and saved 100’s of patients from over his career.
I am an Texas resident reaching out for any information or answers that could possibly be beneficial to my current health conditions. A brief synopsis of my treatment s and conditions develop from a very rare preexisting blood in storage disease, Gaucher’s Disease( neurological, muscle, bone and blood disorder) I was born without a valuable enzyme. Since the diagnosis at 18 months, my family was told without a treatment or cure I could live 2-10 years of age. Upon my mother reaching out to anyone she finally requested I be a participant of a drug call Cerezyme (a newly at the time unapproved enzyme replacement) which spared my life to 28 years now. In between that time I had several upper GI bleeds my spleen was removed as a toddler and the damage left me with liver cirrhosis. Recently my eating and weight has been a down slope periodically I eat more than once a day. After getting tested August 2015, my new doctors for liver tumor growth and have determined to place me through chemotherapy and list me for a liver transplant in months or years to come. The doctos had two failed attempts at chemotherapy surgery with scheduling for a third try. After going through numerous test and failed attempts to do chemotherapy, I have found my nieces and stomach are not agreeing with a full meal on most days unless I over work myself into an appetite. My main concern is I live in Texas with not very much knowledge or concern what medical nor leisure THC/Cannabis. I will be honest I experienced the affects once and that actually took the pain away inside and my family was curious how I ate so much that day. I guess I am looking for any hope in medical studies in Texas if they are out there and how difficult medical wise is it to get tested with THC and related medications.
Hello F.G.
We are not aware of any studies being conducted in Texas as of today but we would suggest that you have a consultation with a reputable MD in this industry. Our forst choice would be Dr. Bonni Goldstein in southern California. She has 3 clinics and is a leader in cannabis treatment. If you would like to discuss this further, please call our offices at 415-524-8099.
Best,
Lauren
Thank you very much. I will look into that information.
I have epilepsy and I have been taken thc for about a year and stop taking the Rivotril and I feel much better !
Great information! Thanks for sharing :)