Tag Archive for "disease"

“Tremors are less,” says father after son uses CBD

Studies on cannabinoid anticonvulsant activity began in 1975, when Cannabidiol (CBD), and four CBD derivatives, (CBD-aldehyde-diacetate, 6-oxo-CBD-diacetate, 6-hydroxy-CBD-tri-acetate and 9-hydroxy-CBD-triacetate) were shown to protect against maximal electroshock convulsions in mice.   Now it is given to children who suffer from epilepsy and adults who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease.  CBD...

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...

Treating Parkinson’s Disease with CBD oil

First reported by Project CBD in July of this year, scientists at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky have identified an unknown molecular target of CBD that could have significant therapeutic implications for Parkinson’s Disease.  CBD activates a g-coupled protein receptor called GPR6.  A depletion of...