Tag Archive for "colitis"

CBD stops inflammation

Inflammation effects people who have diseases like lupus, colitis, arthritis, and even multiple sclerosis.  When using CBD oil to treat any inflammation, chronic or not, it activates the CB2 receptors found all over your body with no psychoactive effect. In a study done at Imperial College London, researchers found...

Cannabidiol can help Crohn’s, IBS, UC

Cannabidiol (CBD) is known for its anti-inflammatory and for its non-psychoactive properties.  Research has shown that this compound interacts with extra-cannabinoid system receptor sites, like the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG) also known as the glitazone receptor.  These receptors are found in adipose tissue, colon and macrophages.  PPARG regulates fatty acid storage...