The endocannabinoid system is a neurotransmission system found in the many different zones and tissues of the human body as well as in the majority of other mammals. Cannabinoid receptors are what make up the vast majority of the endocannabinoid system, they are responsible for regulating various metabolic processes and which are essential for the […]
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Latest scientific research on the use of Cannabis as a therapy for the treatment of chronic conditions and symptoms.
Latest articles and medical publications about medicinal cannabis and its different elements such as cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids or interaction with drugs or substances.
Medical research related to therapeutic cannabis worldwide
Medical cannabis could replace other drugs harmful to people
The cannabis plant has been known for complementing the effects of traditional drugs. It has also been shown that it can reduce the dose of other drugs being consumed that, after prolonged consumption, can be detrimental to the health of patients. In spite of this, it is still difficult to say that they can substitute […]
Is medical cannabis effective for treating fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects between 3 and 6% of the world’s population and develops between the ages of 20 and 50. It is a disease that causes sufferers severe muscle pain and tiredness. The pain is felt especially in certain sensitive points of the body such as the neck, shoulders, back, arms, […]
Can therapeutic cannabis substitute conventional pharmaceuticals?
The reforms in the legislations of several countries regarding the consumption of therapeutic cannabis have caused changes in people’s perceptions and acceptance of the value of the plant as an alternative therapy. This change is especially important in some states in the US, as doctors have already started prescribing therapeutic cannabis instead of other medications for […]
More studies demonstrating the effects of cannabinoids for cancer treatment
Research into medical cannabis is ongoing worldwide. Scientific studies are investigating the effectiveness of cannabinoids for the treatment of cancer and various other conditions and symptoms. Recently, researchers from the department of Oncology at St. George’s of London recently published the results from a study that was looking into the effects of phytocannabinoids on leukemic […]
The endocannabinoid system and endometriosis
The pain mechanism of endometriosis is complex: pain can be categorised as either nociceptive, inflammatory or neuropathic. Women who suffer from endometriosis may experience various psychological and physical effects that can be particularly painful. More and more studies have been investigating the endocannabinoid system and how it interacts with certain pathologies. This system is composed […]
Medical cannabis, a treatment for refractory epilepsy
Refractory epilepsy affects 30% of patients with epilepsy worldwide. It is a complex disease that can rarely be treated with traditional medicines. After having tried many conventional treatments, different organizations in the medical field have been interested in the effectiveness of medical cannabis treating refractory epilepsy. In September 2016, the international medical cannabis conference was […]
Medical cannabis: what is the entourage effect?
The majority of scientific studies about medical cannabis focus on finding out the effects of the different types of cannabinoids, especially, THC and CBD. The cannabis plant has many more components than their cannabinoids, they have a number other factors like terpenes, that also produce their own effects, or secondary effects. Limiting research to a […]
Cannabinoids in breast milk
The endocannabinoid system and its receptors are of great importance during prenatal development, but they are also relevant after childbirth. Not everybody is aware that there are already natural cannabinoids in breast milk and what role they play in the development of a human. In 2004, the European Journal of Pharmacology published a study that stated that all […]
A daily dose of cannabis can reverse the cognitive decline in the elderly
Time passes and we get older. We can see the changes in our bodies because, over the years, we lose our strength and energy, which is what also happens to our brains. One of the symptoms of aging is cognitive deterioration. How do we slow down this process? A group of researchers from the University […]