| Erica Daniels, founder of Hope Grows for Autism, is pictured with her son Leo. Daniels developed the formulation for HOPE™ with Zelira Therapeutics. |
HOPE™ is the state’s first Medical Cannabis Product scientifically formulated for Autism patients of all ages
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern
University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, with Ilera Holistic Healthcare today announced the statewide
launch of the HOPE™ line of medical cannabis tinctures based on groundbreaking
scientific research on using cannabis to treat the symptoms of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) in both children and adults.
Grown, cultivated, processed and packaged in Louisiana, HOPE™
products are available exclusively through state-licensed medical marijuana
pharmacies and available to all Louisiana patients and families through a doctor's
prescription.
"After seeing the success of HOPE™ in Pennsylvania, we
were determined to bring it to patients of Louisiana, a state where we exceed
the national percentage of autism diagnoses--while at-risk and under-served
patients still struggle to receive safe and effective healthcare," says
Ilera Holistic CEO Dr. Chanda Macias. "Louisiana families deserve full
access to all the benefits that cannabis medicine can provide, and we are
thrilled to have HOPE™ in this market and available to everyone."
Scientific research shows cannabis to be safe and effective
on patients (including children) to treat ASD, and patients who use it have
reported significant improvement in their quality of life, mood, and sleep--and
less reliance on other medications.
HOPE™ is the brainchild of Erica Daniels, founder of Hope
Grows for Autism, a nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of families affected
by autism through research, education and advocacy of medical marijuana.
"The autism community in Louisiana is blessed to have
a partner in Ilera Holistic Healthcare to bring HOPE™ to families affected by
ASD," says Daniels. "Now more than ever, patients are struggling
with the symptoms associated with autism. I am so thrilled that Ilera Holistic
Healthcare is bringing HOPE™ to so many Louisiana patients who need it!"
"HOPE™ is another product with which we are proud to be associated," said Janana Snowden, director of the Southern Institute for Medicinal Plants at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. "The work we do aims to not only provide valuable research but to also provide potentially beneficial and accessible treatments for symptoms due to conditions that thousands of people live with daily, like autism."
HOPE™ was formulated by Zelira Therapeutics a leading
global therapeutic medical cannabis company with access to the world's largest
and fastest growing cannabis markets. The company's focus is on developing
branded cannabis products for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions
including insomnia, autism and chronic non-cancer pain.
HOPE™ is gluten, dairy, soy and nut-free; scientifically
formulated, lab tested, and pesticide free; and only available in the state of Louisiana
at licensed cannabis pharmacies. HOPE™ will be available in two formulations:
"HOPE1," a 1:1 THC:CBD tincture, and "HOPE2", a 5:1 THC:CBD
tincture.
View
the list of Louisiana
Licensed Dispensaries.
About the Southern
University Ag Center
The Southern University Ag Center is the
fifth campus of the Southern University System. The mission of the Center is to
conduct basic and applied research and disseminate information to the citizens
of Louisiana in a manner that is essential in addressing their scientific,
technological, social, economic and cultural needs of its clientele.
About Ilera Holistic Healthcare
Ilera Holistic Healthcare is a fully
integrated medical marijuana company that fuses science and innovation to
discover life-changing therapies. In Louisiana, we partner our world-class
cultivation and extraction methods with Southern University's to expertly
create and deliver consistent, high quality medicines. From seed and soil to
dispensary shelves, Ilera is committed to providing a superior health and
wellness experience.
Information
from Ilera Holistic Healthcare was used in the development of this press
release.
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