Marijuana is a controversial substance, but when it comes to medical use, it is a growing phenomenon. Israel is a word-leader in medical marijuana research and doctors from all over the world come to Israel to research cannabis’ wide-ranging medical properties.

Researchers from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University found that a very low dose of the active ingredient in marijuana (THC) may protect brain cells before and after brain injury, and can also protect against the development of cardiac damage.

More than half of people suffering from Parkinson's disease experience random pains. A recent Israeli study, focusing on the patients' genetic information, has shown that this pain might be treated by using cannabis.

A new strain of marijuana developed in Israel possesses the same pain-relieving qualities without the intoxicating and numbing side effects. It has recently been offered to patients eligible for medicinal marijuana treatment.

A new research held at the University of Haifa, found that using cannabis at a certain time-frame after a traumatic event can prevent the development of post-traumatic symptoms. This research tested cannabis on the brain reactions of rats.