In our modern society, chronic pain is a widespread problem. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from long-term pain, and the number continues to grow. In the Netherlands alone, an estimated 2 million people live with chronic pain – often without a clear medical solution available. Doctors are frequently left empty-handed, especially when it comes to complex and persistent nerve pain such as MS, facet joint arthritis, or trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain). Although conventional pain medication can offer relief, its limitations are increasingly coming to light. Oxycodone, long considered a "miracle drug", has proven to be addictive in practice and has serious side effects. Morphine too – which is still frequently prescribed – can take a heavy toll on patients' daily functioning and quality of life. It is no wonder that there is a growing demand for natural, less harmful alternatives.