Positive Marijuana Research Database
Neurogenesis is the growth and development of nerve tissue and is influenced by external factors such as enriched environments. Some researchers postulate that such neurogenesis in the hippocampus region of the brain contributes to improved learning and memory. This study was designed to observe the effect of THC on neurogenesis and the associated cognitive performance […]
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 […]
While the active ingredient of cannabis (marijuana) known as THC is considered to be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, this study sought to determine the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis oil containing THC as an addition to other pharmacologicals. Specifically, they sought to evaluate it’s effect on alleviating behavioral and psychological symptoms of […]
Effectively modulating the immune system could be therapeutically important for diseases such as multiple sclerosis. THC from cannabis (marijuana) has been shown to be immunosuppressive, and was tested to see if it could suppress an immune-mediated disease, experimentally induced autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). In this animal study, rats and guinea pigs were treated with THC either […]
In this study from 1975, 8 patients with clinically stable bronchial asthma were studied. Bronchospasm was induced either chemically or from exercise, and the reduction of airway conduction and the increase of thoracic gas volume was noted. Results showed that smoking 500 mg of cannabis (marijuana) containing 2% THC worked as well as isoproterenol in […]
There seems to be substantial evidence that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in the homeostatic balance that controls aging. The ECS activity declines with age, and CB1 receptors show diminished activity in the brains of older animals. This study demonstrated that chronic low doses of THC reversed the age-related decline in cognitive performance of […]
Many people think the information showing that cannabis (marijuana) can help reduce tumors is new, but some scientists knew about this amazing result in animal studies as far back as the mid 1970’s. In the summary of this study, published in 1975, the authors indicate that Lewis lung adenocarcinoma growth in mice was slowed by […]
According to this Science Daily piece, excitotoxicity can be involved in neurological diseases such as Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. Excitotoxicity is a term used to explain the chemical events that cause nerve cell damage and death. Sometimes the source of the chemical problem is in […]