Category: THC Studies

Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is a psychoactive component of the cannabis plant.

Study: Cannabis Extracts With THC, CBD, and CBN Reduce Parkinson’s-Related Protein Toxicity in Cell Models

A new study published in Fitoterapia found that extracts from Cannabis sativa reduced oxidative stress and the buildup of harmful proteins associated with Parkinson’s disease in cell models. Researchers from Newcastle University and the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro tested four marijuana extracts with varying levels of cannabinoids—THC, CBD, and CBN—on yeast and …

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Study: THC May Improve Wound Healing by Modulating Immune Response

A study published in Experimental Gerontology has found that low doses of THC may help improve wound healing in older individuals by regulating inflammation and boosting stem cell activity. Researchers from University Hospital RWTH Aachen administered daily low-dose medical THC to aged female mice for three weeks before inducing full-thickness skin wounds. They found that …

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Study: CBD and THC, Alone and in Combination, May Reduce Seizure Severity and Brain Inflammation

A new peer-reviewed study published in Pharmaceuticals finds that both CBD and THC, alone and in combination, suppressed seizures and reduce brain inflammation in an animal model. Researchers from the Federal University of Ceará and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia tested the effects of oral doses of CBD, THC, and a CBD/THC combination …

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