Positive Marijuana Research Database
Hypoxia-Ischemia (HI) is a combination of reduced blood flow which cannot support normal organ function combined with less than normal oxygen levels. If this occurs in the brain then long lasting tissue damage and functional impairment can occur. In this study, newborn rats were subjected to HI and one group was administered cannabidiol (CBD), a […]
Lack of oxygen to the brain is a common scenario in stroke, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest. Even when blood flow is restored there is often additional damage as inflammation and oxidative stress set in which damages brain neurons. In this study on mouse brain cells, it was found that treating with CBD (a component […]
Life expectancy for pancreatic cancer really hasn’t changed in the last 40 years or so, and only about 5% survive 5 years. In this study of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma it was shown that adding CBD from cannabis (marijuana) to the treatment regimen in these mice nearly tripled the survival time. The authors recommend that clinical […]
The cannabis (marijuana) plant is largely recognized as having natural anti-inflammatory qualities. In this study it was observed that both THC and CBD reduced the phenotype which is increased in inflammatory autoimmune pathologies such as multiple sclerosis. Not only did these cannabis components decrease the inflammatory IL-17 and IL-6 cytokines, they boosted the expression of […]
The 2 most popular components of cannabis (marijuana) remain THC and CBD, and it is known that they sometimes have opposing effects, but that could be to your benefit. In this study of 134 cannabis smokers, THC levels were equal, but the levels of CBD varied, and the researchers studied the effect on memory impairment. […]
Most people are aware that the components of cannabis (marijuana) such as THC and CBD are fat soluble instead of water soluble. But it may be beneficial to remember specifically to add lipids (fats) when consuming oral preparations because this will dramatically increase the absorption of your product. In this rat study the authors demonstrated […]
Dravet syndrome is a severe childhood disorder of the brain that creates treatment resistant epilepsy, autism, and often premature death. Seizures generally increase in frequency, duration and intensity, creating increased risk of injury and ever-increasing challenges for caregivers. In this mouse model study of Dravet Syndrome, the authors show that treatment with CBD (a component […]
Unfortunately over the last 40 years there has been little change in the life expectancy of pancreatic cancer patients. In fact, the 5 year survival rate still hovers around a dismal 5%. CBD is a major component of cannabis (marijuana) and has been found to have many positive effects on human physiology. In this published […]
Asthma is a disease where an allergen can induce airway inflammation, hyper-responsiveness, and temporary airway obstruction. Cannabidiol, or CBD as it is often called, is found within cannabis (marijuana) and is known to have an anti-inflammatory effect. This study set out to determine if the anti-inflammatory effect of CBD would alter the blood levels of […]
Cannabidiol, often referred to as simply CBD, has been shown to decrease the incidence of diabetes in certain mouse models. CBD of course is a component of cannabis (marijuana). This study evaluated the effects of CBD and the onset of autoimmune diabetes. The authors found that only 32% of the CBD treated mice, with either […]