By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ in
Medical Monday, March 21, 2011 at 10:58 am
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| Photo: Medical Marijuana Oil |
| Dr. Sean McAllister’s research has shown that CBD, a compound from cannabis, shows great promise in fighting cancer |
Two
of the major compounds in marijuana — THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and
CBD (cannabidiol) have cancer-fighting properties, according to
scientists researching them. But while the biological mechanisms THC
uses are well documented, there are still mysteries surrounding the
lesser-known CBD.
Clinical trials prove that CBD eases pain and inflammation, reports Dana M. Nichols at the Stockton
Record.
Sean McAllister, a scientist at California Pacific Medical Center
Research Institute in San Francisco, has, along with his research
associates, used CBD to shrink cancerous tumors.
But CBD doesn’t fit well in the already-discovered human receptors that fit THC, and scientists don’t yet know how it modulates some of the same systems as THC, according to McAllister.
— “Other” Compound In Marijuana Shows Promise Fighting Cancer - Toke of the Town
6 months ago |
