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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

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The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012. Mechoulam delivered a plenary speech at the symposium, addressing the future of cannabinoid research and key areas of study that should be pursued. © Copyright, Project CBD.

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Cannabinoids: THC

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A 2006 edition of Current Pharmacology published an article titled: “Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control and Therapeutic Implications for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Episodes”. Cannabinoid Receptors , referred to as CB1 and CB2, are an essential part of the human body’s endocannabinoid system.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

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It was once a common assumption within the cannabis community that plant cannabinoids aren’t “activated” or useful until they are “decarbed” — short for decarboxylated — which refers to the process of heating cannabis before it is consumed. But that notion has proven to be way off the mark.

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From MMJ to Special K

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According to a 2012 study by University of Bonn scientist Andras Bilkei-Gorzo: “On the cellular level, the cannabinoid system regulates the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and neurogenesis.” When scientists blocked the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, ketamine did not prevent pain. © Copyright, Project CBD.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Here’s how damaging chronic inflammation might be: A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation in 2012 found evidence that prolonged inflammatory proteins may contribute to developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ( The two most abundant cannabinoids found in cannabis are THC and CBD.

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Gut Feeling

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The endocannabinoid system is widely distributed throughout the gastrointestinal system, including not only CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors but also other cannabinoid targets like PPARs, GPR55, and TRPV1. Even small doses of cannabis can soothe the stomach and stimulate the appetite.

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The Plant, the Whole Plant & Nothing But the Plant

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The seeds don’t contain CBD, THC, or any other cannabinoids. ” Our endocannabinoids — the “marijuana-like” compounds that bind to the cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, as well as other receptors in the brain and body — are actually derivatives or byproducts of omega 3 and omega 6 omega fatty acids.