THC was first discovered by Raphael Mechoulam and THC was thought to be responsible for all cannabis effects. The current research shows that is now untrue.
The medical benefits of CBD and other chemical components of cannabis like CBN, are believed to outnumber those of THC. The research strongly suggests that — among many other benefits — the chemical components of cannabis (THC, CBD and CBN):
- relieve pain
- kill bacteria
- reduce blood sugar levels
- reduce chronic seizures
- inhibit tumor growth
- treat psychosis
- reduce inflammation
- promote bone growth
- act as an immunosuppressant in patients with autoimmune disorders
Want to learn more? Take a look at a few credible scientific medical cannabis research studies:
- Phytocannabinoid Pharmacology: Medicinal Properties of Cannabis sativa Constituents Aside from the “Big Two” (Journal of Natural Products)
- Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)
- Medicinal properties of terpenes found in Cannabis sativa and Humulus lupulus (European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry)