What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are active chemicals in Cannabis that cause drug-like effects throughout the body, including the central nervous system and the immune system. They are also known as phytocannabinoids. The main active cannabinoid in Cannabis is delta-9-THC. Another active cannabinoid is cannabidiol (CBD), which may relieve pain and lower inflammation without causing the "high" of delta-9-THC. Cannabinoids may be useful in treating the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Other possible effects of cannabinoids include: Anti-inflammatory activity. Blocking cell growth. Preventing the growth of blood vessels that supply tumors. Antiviral activity. Relieving muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis. Antitumor activity Studies in mice and rats have shown that cannabinoids may inhibit tumor growth by causing cell death, blocking cell growth, and blocking the development of blood vessels needed by tumors to grow. Laboratory and animal studies have shown that cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells while protecting normal cells. A study in mice showed that cannabinoids may protect against inflammation of the colon and may have potential in reducing the risk of colon cancer, and possibly in its treatment. A laboratory study of delta-9-THC in hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) cells showed that it damaged or killed the cancer cells. The same study of delta-9-THC in mouse models of liver cancer showed that it had antitumor effects. Delta-9-THC has been shown to cause these effects by acting on molecules that may also be found in non-small cell lung cancer cells and breast cancer cells. A laboratory study of cannabidiol (CBD) in estrogen receptor positive and estrogen receptor negative breast cancer cells showed that it caused cancer cell death while having little effect on normal breast cells. Studies in mouse models of metastatic breast cancer showed that cannabinoids may lessen the growth, number, and spread of tumors. A laboratory study of cannabidiol (CBD) in human glioma cells showed that when given along withchemotherapy, CBD may make chemotherapy more effective and increase cancer cell death without harming normal cells. Studies in mouse models of cancer showed that CBD together with delta-9-THC may make chemotherapy such as temozolomide more effective. Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)—Patient Version - National Cancer Institute
there must be a punchline coming, as I cannot see anything that could be bad. unless you have to smoke the stuff
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Well,if all this is true,then why is this not being widely reported? The website that contained the reference to this also claimed that,because the cancer treatments are now a multi-billion dollar industry,this kind of research is kept under wraps as far as possible. If it transpires,(and I'm no conspiracy theorist),that money is keeping people away from effective cancer treatments then there is definitely something wrong with the world. And if you use the tobacco and asbestos manufacturers as past examples,it wouldn't surprise me if there was some kind of revelation in the future. After those responsible/in the know have either died or shifted the blame to others,naturally.
It's the same as running engines on water. Can be done but why do that when you can make money from oil?!
Cannabinoids are just another type of chemical that may have some therapeutic benefit, if it works and can be shown to be safe in clinical trials then I see no reason to not use them. MS sufferers have long said that cannabis helps to alleviate their symptoms, or does it just make them more bearable ?
