Use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of ovarian carcinoma
The present invention relates to the use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Preferably the phytocannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of: cannabidiol (CBD); cannabidiol acid (CBDA); cannabigerol (CBG); cannabigerolic acid (CBGA); cannabigerol propyl variant (CBGV); and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). In a further embodiment the one or more phytocannabinoids are used in combination with each other. Preferably the combination of cannabinoids consists of CBD and CBG.
1. A method for treatment of ovarian cancer comprising administering to a patient with ovarian cancer a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG).
2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the CBD and CBG are in the form of an extract or botanical drug substance.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the CBD and CBG are in an isolated form.