Positive Marijuana Research Database
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the more well known components of the marijuana plant. This abstract points out that CBD derived from cannabis sativa has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, and displays anti-proliferative activities. Cancer cells use a communication system which can be targeted to interfere with proliferation. The study from frontiers in Pharmacology, show the […]
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease leading to the destruction of myelin and nerve degeneration resulting in severe physical debilitation. Myelin surrounds the nerve similar to plastic surrounding an electrical wire. The disease can be treated with immunosuppressive drugs that alleviate the symptoms and slow disease aggravation. One of those drugs currently in clinical use […]
The medical literature states that almost 50% of the American population experiences sleeping problems. At the same time there is a nearly 50% rate of dissatisfaction regarding the effectiveness and potential side effects of pharmaceutical medications for the condition. Past clinical trials that have used synthetic imitations of the marijuana plant have reported negative side […]
Only personal experience and cooperation with your health care provider will teach you what the best dosage and method of delivery are for you. However, a quick review of this article from the European Journal of Internal Medicine gives us the following insights. They begin by pointing out that cannabis (marijuana) has been used medicinally […]
With the advent of “e-cigarettes” and the legalization of medical marijuana in many states comes the natural debate regarding the safety, efficacy and benefits of smoking marijuana vs. vaporizing it. It’s not entirely clear and settled yet, but here are some points to consider. In an article on JAMA Network Open, (here) a placebo-controlled crossover […]