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there have been research studies that have shown promising leads with some phytocannabinoids (plant based cannabioids) having potential anti tumor properties, (possibly explaining the discrepancy between smoking cannabis and cancer development) I do not believe they have isolated which specific cannabinoid(s) as of yet though - there are 75+ known cannabinoids of which THC was but one in cannabis.
It comes as little surprise that phytocannabinoids have a potential role in brain cell growth, or brain activity in general.. We have known for a while that there are cannabinoid receptors in the brain (CBD-1), and that little is still known about the function of endogenous cannabinoids (produced within our bodies), yet alone the potential functions of phytocannabinoids, and possible cross over roles in our brains, or for that matter our immune system.
The fact that such very similar chemicals are present naturally in our own bodies, and that we have receptors for this class of chemicals (there are also cbd-2 receptors which are a part of our immune system.), and that we know very little of either leads one to believe there are many many breakthroughs, and roles of this unique class of chemicals yet to be understood.
At least the AMA has finally came around to understanding this and are now behind reclassification of the drug, realizing that there is quite a lot of medical potential in those forsaken cannabinoid laden marijuana plants.
It comes as little surprise that phytocannabinoids have a potential role in brain cell growth, or brain activity in general.. We have known for a while that there are cannabinoid receptors in the brain (CBD-1), and that little is still known about the function of endogenous cannabinoids (produced within our bodies), yet alone the potential functions of phytocannabinoids, and possible cross over roles in our brains, or for that matter our immune system.
The fact that such very similar chemicals are present naturally in our own bodies, and that we have receptors for this class of chemicals (there are also cbd-2 receptors which are a part of our immune system.), and that we know very little of either leads one to believe there are many many breakthroughs, and roles of this unique class of chemicals yet to be understood.
At least the AMA has finally came around to understanding this and are now behind reclassification of the drug, realizing that there is quite a lot of medical potential in those forsaken cannabinoid laden marijuana plants.