Cannabinoids, the active components of Cannabis sativa and their derivatives, act in the organism by mimicking endogenous substances, the endocannabinoids, that activate specific cannabinoid ...

Those risks include addiction, which is associated with opioids, one class of drugs prescribed for severe pain. The United States continues to be affected by the opioid epidemic — more than 80,000 ...

All three cannabinoids reduced the electrical activity linked to Nav1.8, but CBG had the strongest effect. This suggests that CBG could be the most promising candidate for developing new pain ...

Yale researchers found that cannabis-derived compounds CBD, CBG and CBN reduce pain signaling by inhibiting the Nav1.8 protein in sensory neurons. CBG showed the strongest effect.

Chronic pain is a global health challenge, with current treatment options often limited by side effects, addiction risk, and diminished effectiveness over time. In a new study, Yale researchers ...

Researchers have identified how CBD interacts with cannabinoid receptors to mitigate the negative effects of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.

Risks of cannabis can include addiction, damage to the lungs, and vehicular accidents. Cannabis is a plant that contains several compounds (cannabinoids), namely cannabidiol (CBD) and ...

University of Mississippi researchers have discovered how a compound found in cannabis might be used to mitigate the negative ...

CBD vs. THC Known as cannabinoids, CBD and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are different chemicals found in cannabis. They affect your body differently. THC is psychoactive, which means it ...

The study found that cannabis compounds known as cannabinoids could prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, as well as lessen the severity of the disease after it has been ...