Positive Marijuana Research Database
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 […]
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 […]
Some may have been exposed to the idea that using marijuana (cannabis) is associated with depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD). However this causality is not well documented in the literature. This study set out to explore the association of cannabis use and MDD, if any. The data was gathered from the National Epidemiologic Survey […]
Medical marijuana (cannabis) is defined as the use of the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its extracts for medicinal purposes. Therefore in most medical instances synthetic versions of marijuana are not even considered. However, for educational purposes it might be wise for the patient to be aware of the difference in effects on the body. […]
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 […]
With all the interest in medical marijuana (cannabis) today many wonder about using synthetic imitations of natures medicinal plant. To mimic the bliss effects of marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids (some of marijuana’s chemicals) have been sprayed onto plant material and have been shown to attach to the same receptors in the human body as the natural […]