Positive Marijuana Research Database
Inflammation in one form or another is involved in nearly every disease process in some manner. With that in mind, the more we consume “anti-inflammatory” compounds, the healthier we may be able to stay. Cannabis (marijuana) has natural anti-inflammatory properties from cannabinoids as well as terpenes. Terpenes are found in all kinds of plants and […]
Most individuals who promote herbs and natural plants for healing feel that there are 2 specific benefits for using the plant as provided by nature instead of synthetically and artificially attempting to isolate a single component and make it into a drug. These 2 benefits claimed are 1) primary active ingredients work best with the […]
If you’ve ever looked carefully you may have noticed that man just can’t create synthetic chemicals and compositions that are as safe as those found in nature. That is proving to be repeatedly true when it comes to comparing synthetic cannabis (marijuana) and natural whole plant marijuana. This study set out to compare the psychopathological […]
In recent years, perhaps decades, there has been evidence that growers of cannabis (marijuana) have placed an effort on creating strains which have elevated levels of THC and decreased levels of CBD than were typically found in nature. Additional studies such as this one, have indicated that unwanted psychological effects can occur from the elevated […]
Choosing to use natural medicinal cannabis (marijuana) to combat various health symptoms might be an option for you. If so, you may be the type of person that prefers to avoid synthetic and potentially harmful chemicals. Since marijuana is a natural plant, some growers may use chemicals such as pesticides when growing their product. Some […]
Synthetic versions of cannabis (marijuana) have become more popular recently. They are generally manufactured to reproduce the effects of THC, and are available to the consumer via traditional stores and the internet. While these products are usually purchased by the recreational user, what about using them for the medicinal effects that natural THC offers? That […]
There are many findings that suggest the endocannabinoid system could be a target for improving the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore researchers wish to know the effects of THC, CBD or both on the disease. In the research world, animal models are often used before testing on humans. In this study mice were […]
Data from state level death certificates and an analysis of marijuana (cannabis) laws from all 50 states were examined from 1999-2010. The goal was to search for any relationship between the legalization of medical marijuana and opioid overdose. This study found that states which had medical marijuana laws in place had a 24.8% lower average […]
In 1996 California voters were the first to usher in the re-utilization of cannabis (marijuana) as a medicine in the United States. Although there are approximately 1 million medical marijuana cardholders in California alone, many of them are still vulnerable to stigma created by decades of propaganda. For example, this study demonstrated that facing social […]
Neuroblastoma is one of the most common solid cancers in children, and is associated with a poor prognosis in advanced cases. Cannabinoids have been found to show positive effects on cancer, and work in a variety of ways to create those effects. In this study, the 2 most common components of marijuana (cannabis), THC and […]