Globally, around 15%-40% of patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) use Cannabis for pain reduction, increased appetite, and reduced need for other medications. Although many patients report having benefited by using Cannabis in IBD, there is still a lack of consensus regarding the use of Cannabis in IBD. The aim is to identify, explore and map literature on the potential protective role of Cannabis against IBD through this scoping review. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed during the search to answer the focal question: (1) Does Cannabis play a protective role against IBD as assessed by clinical remission; (2) If yes, what is the mechanism of action for this protective role. There were only three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and three observational studies that satisfied the selection criteria of this scoping review. Although promising results including the improvement in general well-being/ Harvey-Bradshaw Index, health perception enhancement [4.1±1.43 to 7±1.42 (p = 0.0002)], weight gain, Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) score