Latest news about scientific research on the use of Cannabis
Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam led groundbreaking study: he is considered the discoverer of the main active ingredients of the cannabis plant THC and CBD, as well as the functioning of the endocannabinoid system. Now the distinguished professor has passed away at the age of 92. Tireless commitment to research and destigmatization of cannabis In the […]
He is one of the greatest in pharmaceutical chemistry: Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam is considered the discoverer of the essential active ingredients of the cannabis plant and their chemical structures, as well as the functioning of the human endocannabinoid system. The researcher, now 91, looks back on an eventful life – personally and in his […]
In eyelid spasms, muscle spasms occur when the eyelid closes, which practically means blindness. Therapies such as medicinal elimination of the cramped muscles with Botox or surgery do not always bring success. A small Israeli double-blind study of six sufferers shows that a sublingual cannabis extract has an alleviating effect: Seizure duration decreased significantly, as […]
Cannabis flowers are sensitive natural products. Phytocannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and other secondary plant compounds, especially terpenes and flavonoids, are important for the medicinal effect. These components can react with the environment under the influence of light, heat, moisture and oxygen. In addition to loss of effect, cannabis can mold if […]
Doctors in Germany have been allowed to prescribe medicines containing cannabinoids for five years now. Nevertheless, the prescription of medicinal cannabis continues to meet with skepticism – from patients and experts alike. Why is that the case? A look at history provides some explanations. China: Cannabis as medicine mentioned for the first time Today, medicinal […]
Cannabinoids are already used for cancerous diseases to relieve symptoms such as pain, vomiting from chemotherapy and anorexia. Preclinical studies on animals and cultures of cancer cells increasingly show that cannabinoids have an anticarcinogenic effect, therefore, they also fight cancer. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in tumor defense, from which therapeutic effects for phytocannabinoids […]
Our body has its own cannabinoid system, called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The main function of this system is to maintain or restore balance (homeostasis) in the body. The components of this ECS are distributed throughout the organism. In addition to receptors and enzymes, the ECS also includes endogenous ligands called endocannabinoids. This is where […]
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) controls many bodily functions such as pain perception, memory, and sleep. An analysis by Canadian researchers of 24,189 user data from the cannabis app Strainprint showed significant relief from insomnia. Discomfort decreased by more than half. Indica-dominant cannabis strains, which contain mainly psychotropic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), were preferred. Sleep disorders – widespread […]
Women get sick differently than men. What sounds like a truism has only been studied scientifically since the 1990s. Especially in Germany, so-called gender medicine has a lot of catching up to do, even if some things are happening in the meantime. We spoke with Prof. Dr. med. Gabriele Kaczmarczyk, Senior Consultant at the German […]
The corona pandemic is a major challenge for the whole world. Health workers who treat severely ill COVID 19 patients on a daily basis are under particular psychological strain. Many suffer from emotional exhaustion and burnout. Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can also occur – with potentially major consequences for the […]
