Cannabinoid THC has been found to have a protective effect on aging brains by helping them to clear out toxic clumps of an Alzheimer’s protein. This post from Science Alert highlights how this could turn out to be huge. An active compound in marijuana called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been found to promote the removal of toxic clumps of amyloid beta protein in the brain, ... Continue Reading
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5 Most Amazing Benefits That CBD Can Provide
The medicinal properties of CBD may soon overshadow the intoxicating glory of THC. This post from The Fresh Toast lists 5 illnesses and conditions that CBD can improve immediately. THC is the most famous cannabis component, but CBD is the unsung hero, especially when it comes to its medicinal properties. Also known as Cannabidiol, this component is one of the main ... Continue Reading
CBD Kills Breast Cancer Cells, Minimal Harm to Healthy Cells
A study has found that CBD inflicts programmed cell death in breast cancer cells, leaving the healthy cells unharmed. This post from Reset.Me adds anticancer properties to CBD’s long list of medicinal qualities. Cannabidiol (CBD) — a non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid derived from the cannabis plant — is gaining traction in medical circles and the public eye as increasing ... Continue Reading
7 Health Benefits Recreational Users Get from Smoking Marijuana
Although a lot of research is still to be done on the actual benefits of smoking marijuana, recreational users are uncovering some surprising advantages. This post from Metro UK showcases seven really surprising health benefits from smoking marijuana. Anti-drug activists think that a few puffs on a joint will turn you into a red-eyed, unemployed psychopath – probably for ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Pharmacological Evaluation of the Natural Constituent of Cannabis Sativa, Cannabichromene and its Modulation by Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
ABSTRACT: In contrast to the numerous reports on the pharmacological effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the pharmacological activity of another substituent of Cannabis sativa, cannabichromene (CBC) remains comparatively unknown. In the present study, we investigated whether CBC elicits cannabinoid activity in the tetrad assay, which consists of the following four ... Continue Reading