Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) include chronic diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and are known to respond to cannabis (marijuana) preparations but there are hundreds of compounds in the plant. This study was designed to determine which component was most likely to represent the beneficial anti-inflammatory effect seen on bowel conditions. The authors determined […]
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Marijuana Component May Protect Against Colon Cancer
Colon cancer currently affects millions of individuals and is the #2 cancer killer. This study set out to determine the potential benefit of cannabidiol (a component of cannabis / marijuana) on colon carcinogenesis. In this in vivo study (inside living organism), mice were given a drug which would induce colon cancer and its associated findings. […]