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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells. THC binds to two types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

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Cannabis and Constipation: What are the Benefits?

United Patients Group

Despite its known impact on slowing down the digestive system, recent research suggests that cannabis remains an effective remedy for constipation. Derived from the cannabis sativa plant, cannabis is categorized as a cannabinoid capable of activating receptors in the body, including those in the gut.

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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

The United Patients Group is committed to offering readers comprehensive, reliable insights into the use of medical marijuana. This article aims to demystify the complex yet fascinating world of the ECS, highlighting how it interacts with cannabinoids to influence health and wellness. Major components of the ECS include: 1.

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Gut Feeling

Project CBD

In a newly published survey of 162 IBD patients in Puerto Rico, where medical cannabis is legal but recreational use is punishable with prison time , about 25% anonymously reported using cannabis to treat their symptoms. Findings from another recent survey of New York and Minnesota medical cannabis dispensary patients were similar.

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Cannabinoids Could Limit Brain Injury Damage, Researchers Say

The Cannigma

While some traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients are able to make excellent recoveries, most would benefit from some kind of intervention that could help balance the body’s natural inflammatory response. Activation of MAGL is known to worsen the outcomes for TBI patients, but the exact mechanism behind this is not yet fully understood.

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Cannabinoids: Everything You Should Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

However, with the ongoing debate about the benefits and drawbacks of cannabinoids and other cannabis compounds , it can seem as if cannabis is an emerging trend. Cannabinoid Recognition. The medical field first began recognizing the benefits of the cannabinoid compounds within cannabis in 1850. What Are Cannabinoids?

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Biggest Benefits of Cannabis You May Be Missing Out On: Acidic Cannabinoids (CBDA / CBGA / THCA)

Healer

While the focus has been on neutral cannabinoids, new research –and my own clinical observations– indicate that cannabinoids in their original, acidic form possess incredible healing properties that work both together with and different from their neutral counterparts. What are Acidic Cannabinoids?