One broad effect of CBD and THC is the stimulation of neurogenesis — the production and integration of new neurons in the brain.
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Markers of Endometrial Cancer
Recent research has indicated a role of endocannabinoids in endometriosis and related diseases.
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Caryophyllene Reduces Alcohol Consumption
Caryophyllene and its derivative caryophyllene oxide are significant terpenoids found in many green leafy vegetables.
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CBD & Brain Tumors
A study from the University of Alabama’s CBD program looked at the use of CBD for seizures in patients with brain tumors.
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Pancreatitis in Cannabis Users
People with pancreatitis who had cannabinoids in their bloodstream were 3-4x less likely to die in the hospital.
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CB1 & Mammalian Memory
How do cannabinoids affect memory and learning? It seems simple, but the kind of memory, species, age and sex all affect the answer.
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Legalization Is a Misnomer
Without dedicated attention to those most harmed by police enforcement of drug laws, their situation might not improve with legalization.
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CBD & THC Synergize in Epilepsy
Cannabinoids, particularly CBD, have taken the limelight with their dramatic life-saving effects in some cases of intractable epilepsy.
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Seizures on Synthetic Cannabinoids
Synthetic cannabinoid binds with high potency to the CB1 receptor — about 10-20x higher than THC.
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Cannabis for Fibromyalgia
An Israeli observational study of 367 people using cannabis for fibromyalgia shows promising results.