A study published online today by Biochemical Pharmacology found that several cannabis terpenes enhance how THC activates the body’s cannabinoid receptors, offering new insight into how different cannabis compounds may work together. The study was conducted by researchers from The Open University of Israel. Terpenes are best known for giving cannabis its aroma and flavor, …
Category: THC Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is a psychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
THC and CBD May Help Reduce HIV-Related Neuroinflammation, Michigan State University Study Finds
Researchers from Michigan State University report that THC and CBD may help reduce certain inflammatory processes tied to HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, according to a new study published by the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. The study focused on CD16+ monocytes, a small subset of immune cells that researchers say play an outsized role in neuroinflammation linked …
THC-CBD Treatment Reduced Restless Legs Syndrome Severity in New Study
A new study published in the Journal of Neurology found that a treatment containing 2.7 mg of THC and 2.5 mg of CBD was associated with significant reductions in restless legs syndrome severity, with improvements maintained for up to one year among patients who remained on the therapy. The study was conducted by researchers from …
THC Buccal Spray Shows Promise for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Chronic Pain in New Study
A study published online today by the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics reports that a THC-based buccal spray may offer a promising approach for patients with chronic pain that has not responded to standard treatments. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” and the University of Naples Federico II, …
Cannabis Oils Linked to Improved Quality of Life in Horse With Severe Chronic Disease
A case report published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that long-term treatment with THC- and CBD-rich cannabis oils was associated with improved comfort, appetite, mobility and wound healing in a severely ill horse receiving palliative care. Researchers from the University of Bologna, University of Teramo and Federal University of Santa Catarina described the case …
Study: THC Linked to Significant Reduction in Eye Pressure, Key Factor in Glaucoma Treatment
According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was associated with a significant reduction in intraocular pressure, a key factor in glaucoma treatment. Researchers from University Health Network, the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining studies that measured reductions in …
Study: CBD and THC May Help Inhibit Glioblastoma Progression
A new study published in Journal of Applied Genetics found that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may help inhibit the progression of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer with limited treatment options. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences and the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences examined …
THC and Whole-Cannabis Extracts May Reduce Body Weight and Fat Mass, Study Finds
A new study published in The Journal of Physiology found that daily exposure to THC and whole-cannabis extracts can reduce body weight and fat mass, with extracts also improving glucose control. Researchers from the University of California examined the effects of THC and cannabis oil extracts in an animal model of diet-induced obesity, which is …
Study: THC and CBD May Strengthen Cisplatin’s Effects Against Cervical Cancer Cells
According to a new study published by Cancer Reports, combining cisplatin with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced the chemotherapy drug’s anticancer effects in cervical cancer cells. Researchers from the University of Pretoria examined how THC and CBD interacted with cisplatin, a commonly used chemotherapy drug for cervical cancer that can be limited by …
Study: Delta-8 THC May Dramatically Slow Nicotine Metabolism, Raising Smoking Cessation Potential
A new study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that delta-8 THC can sharply inhibit the body’s ability to break down nicotine, suggesting it may have potential as a smoking-cessation aid.
