The Effects of Cannabis Oil (Dejas formula) on Enhancing Working Memory of People with Insomnia at Thai Traditional Medical Cannabis Clinic, Phanat Nikhom Hospital, Chonburi Province

Authors

  • Nirut Phuengphol Instructor, Division of Thai Traditional Medicine, Sirindhorn College of Public Health Chonburi, Praboromarajchanok Institute
  • Winai Sayorwan Assistant Professor, Project to Establish a Faculty of Pharmacy, Praboromarajchanok Institute
  • Withawat Penphu Instructor, Division of Educational Research and Evaluation, Faculty of Technical Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
  • Chuleeporn Sangperm Thai traditional Medicine Doctor, Division of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Phanat Nikhom Hospital, Chonburi
  • Pinit Chinsoi Instructor, Abhaibhubejhr College of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prachinburi, Praboromarajchanok Institute
  • Phorntiwa Seedaya Instructor, Division of Thai Traditional Medicine, Sirindhorn College of Public Health Chonburi, Praboromarajchanok Institute
  • Thananthon Chettasing Instructor, Abhaibhubejhr College of Thai Traditional Medicine, Prachinburi, Praboromarajchanok Institute

Keywords:

Working memory, Cannabis oil (Dejas formula), Insomnia, Backward digit span task

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the effects of cannabis oil (Dejas formula) on enhancing the working memory of people with insomnia at Thai traditional medical cannabis clinic, Phanat Nikhom hospital, Chonburi province. They were a total of 70 individuals, divided into two equal groups.  The experimental group received cannabis oil (Dejas formula) in combination with sleep hygiene practices. The control group received placebo along with sleep hygiene practices. Working memory were assessed by backward digit span task (BDST) on the computer screen. The research found that the experimental group had higher adjusted means of accuracy score than those of the control group at the significance (F=17.403, p <.01, h2=.222) when controlling for the influence of accuracy score before the experiment. There were 5 cases of side effects (16.13%), including constipation in 3 cases and dry throat in 2 cases. Research results can support the benefits of cannabis oil (Dejas formula) further enhances the working memory of people with insomnia.

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2025-01-15

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