Cannabis for infections (bacterial, fungal, and viral)

Reviewed by Gavin Moreland, MD | Written by Dipak Hemraj | Last updated on Nov 5, 2025
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Some research suggests that cannabis has antimicrobial properties that may help with certain bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Cannabis may also help relieve certain symptoms caused by an infection, including pain, inflammation, and sleeping difficulties.

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Animal Study

9

Animal Study -

1

Clinical Meta-analysis

1

Clinical Trial

6

Double Blind Clinical Trial

3

Laboratory Study

73

Laboratory Study -

1

Meta-analysis

40

Meta-analysis -

1

Total studies

Cannabis for infections (bacterial, fungal, and viral)

135

Positive

124 studies

92%

Negative

7 studies

5%

Inconclusive

4 studies

3%

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