It is an understatement to point out that the therapeutic application of cannabis (marijuana) is attracting substantial public and clinical interest. Although the primary interest so far has been on THC and CBD, the plant produces more than 100 different cannabinoids and has been referred to as a veritable “treasure trove”. Other metabolites called terpenes […]
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Some Marijuana Strains Demonstrate Antibiotic Effect
Every day we discover more positive health benefits of using the natural medicinal plant cannabis (marijuana). Many of you may have heard of the devastating effects on some patients of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This is a condition which resists nearly all standard antibiotics and can be deadly. This study examined the antimicrobial activity of […]
Medical Marijuana: From Plant To Medicine
Marijuana (cannabis) has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, and following centuries of breeding, there are now over 700 varieties that contain hundreds of compounds, primarily cannabinoids and terpenes. Cannabinoids are fatty compounds which are the primary biologically active compounds, and terpenes are volatile plant compounds that are noted for their distinct […]
MMJ Seems To Help Parkinson’s Disease & Multiple Sclerosis
Between February and October of 2015, an anonymous web-based survey was hosted on the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society webpages. The survey collected demographic and cannabis use information, and used standardized questionnaires to assess neurological function, fatigue, balance, and physical activity participation. There were 595 participants whose data was used […]