From arthritis to skincare, scientists are beginning to uncover how topical CBD may reduce inflammation and pain — but more human studies are still needed.
Category: Science
ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto
The torch passes to a new generation of cannabinoid scientists.
Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?
New study shows cannabis terpenes boost signaling at the CB1 cannabinoid receptor.
Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants
The Woolly Umbrella Shrub is a Source of CBGA and Other Cannabinoids.
Cannabichromene, a Minor Cannabinoid with Major Upside
Can CBC regenerate the nervous system?
CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors
Case study highlights clinical implications of PPAR activation by cannabidiol.
The Plant, the Whole Plant & Nothing But the Plant
Resinous flower tops aren’t the only medicinal part of cannabis.
Mental Health & the CB2 Receptor
What role does this cannabinoid receptor play in emotional & cognitive disorders even though it’s not concentrated in the central nervous system?
Cancer & the CB2 Receptor
A compound in cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other leafy greens exerts anti-cancer effects through the endocannabinoid system.
Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research
Raphael Mechoulam, the father of cannabis science, emphasized three key research areas to prioritize.