Sublingual administration of cannabinoids

Novel cyclodextrin-containing sublingual formulations of cannabinoids were developed by Finish researchers.

By adding cyclodextrin to THC or CBD their solubility in water was considerably increased.

Sublingual administration of a THC/cyclodextrin complex substantially increased the bioavailability of THC in rabbits.

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(Source: Mannila J, et al. Eur J Pharm Sci 2005 Jun 12; [Electronic publication ahead of print] )