Foria, a California based company has developed a pill that they claim can be used by women for easing period pains. The pill is manufactured using cocoa butter, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannibidiol (CBD). The constituents of the pill contain ingredients found in Marijuana, also known as weed.
As per the company, these pills need to be inserted inside the vagina in the same fashion as tampons. The pill once inserted, quickly dissolves in the region and calms the pain, said the developers.
It is a known fact that women go through a lot of pain during their menstrual cycles. A recent study had even hinted towards period pain being similar to pain in heart attack.
As per the FAQ's mentioned on the companies website, THC positively affects the nerves and assists in blocking out pain while also allowing for more pleasant signals to be received by the brain. CBD works in the immune system by suppressing the mechanisms responsible for inflammation. CBD also slows down electrical signaling to muscles and allows them to relax, thereby reducing cramping.
The website claims that the pill can also be used for rectal application. the company earlier has developed other products for women.
The cannabis pill will only be available in United States of America. People from states in America that have not legalized medicinal marijuana yet, will not be able to use the same.