Best of cannabinoid science this week...
In humans with anxiety, CBD-rich cannabis reduced acute tension while the THC-rich cannabis did not increase anxiety
Acute and Extended Anxiolytic Effects of Cannabidiol in Cannabis Flower: A Quasi-Experimental ad libitum Use Study
In children with autism, four weeks of treatment with a low-THC full-spectrum extract caused significant overall improvements in symptoms
Safety and efficacy of orally administered full-spectrum medicinal cannabis plant extract 0.08% THC (NTI-164) in children with autism spectrum disorder: An open-label study
In a survey of people with arthritic joint pain, CBD caused high rates of symptomatic relief & reductions in pharmacological treatments (opioids, acetaminophen & anti-inflammatories)
An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Analysis of Cannabidiol use for Arthritic Joint Pain
In men with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, cannabis use was associated with reduced viral loads & reduced inflammation
Cannabis Use Associates With Reduced Proviral Burden and Inflammatory Cytokine in Tissues From Men With Clade C HIV-1 on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy
And in people living with HIV, CBD treatment is associated with the expression of anti-inflammatory genes
Oral Cannabidiol Treatment Is Associated with an Anti-Inflammatory Gene Expression Signature in Myeloid Cells of People Living with HIV
In people with strokes, a combination of PEA & luteolin (a flavonoid commonly paired with PEA) for 90 days improved their neurological scores & cognitive function
PEALut in the Dietary Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
A case report of using CBD to treat a type of epilepsy associated with the SYNGAP1 mutation
Epileptic and neurodevelopmental encephalopathy associated to SYNGAP1 mutation: Description of a case and treatment response to cannabidiol
In dogs exposed to the stress of repeated car travel, CBD lowered their cortisol, whining, lip licking & measures of stressful behaviors
Daily dosing of cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrates a positive effect on measures of stress in dogs during repeated exposure to car travel
A case study of reducing the harms from alcohol & other drugs by donating cannabis to people
Cannabis donation as a harm reduction strategy: A case study
For acne, the potential of the cannabinoids
Treatment Advances for Acne Vulgaris: The Scientific Role of Cannabinoids
A review on how the benefits of acupuncture may be mediated via the endocannabinoid receptors
Advances in the study of endocannabinoid receptors in experimental acupuncture analgesia
A nice review of the many pathways used by CBD (cool charts)
An Overview of Cannabidiol as a Multifunctional Drug: Pharmacokinetics and Cellular Effects
And a review of 68 studies on the many aspects of CBD
Pharmacological and morphological features and socioeconomic aspects of cannabidiol: A literature review
For autism, a review of using the cannabinoids
Cannabinoid treatment for the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder
For Alzheimer's disease & aging, a review of CBD treatment
Alzheimer's disease, aging, and cannabidiol treatment: a promising path to promote brain health and delay aging
And a case report & literature review of CBD for neuromotor disorders [Portuguese]
The impact of cannabidiol on neuromotor disorders: a case report and literature review
For treating psychosomatic disorders (characterized by activation of the HPA axis), a review on targeting the endocannabinoid system
The endocannabinoid system: A new frontier in addressing psychosomatic challenges
For chronic pain, a review of using cannabinoids as well as alternative therapies
The use of cannabinoids and alternative therapies in chronic pain management: a narrative review
And a review on using CBD for chronic pain conditions involving the trigeminal nerve
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Cannabidiol Approach
Against corona & influenza viruses, CBD & the terpenes caused anti-inflammatory & antiviral activity
Terpenes and cannabidiol against human corona and influenza viruses-Anti-inflammatory and antiviral in vitro evaluation
For the bacteria of tuberculosis, the antibacterial effects of CBD
Antimicrobial Effect of Cannabidiol on Intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis
In a mouse model of multiple sclerosis, CBD decreased biomarkers associated with neuroinflammation via the reduction of M1 polarization & decreased TNF-α secretion
The mechanism by which cannabidiol (CBD) suppresses TNF-α secretion involves inappropriate localization of TNF-α converting enzyme (TACE)
In a rat model of sepsis, CBD protected from cognitive impairment, restored brain growth factor BDNF & reduced neuroinflammation & oxidative stress via the PPAR nuclear receptors (that control genetic transcription)
Cannabidiol effect on long-term brain alterations in septic rats: Involvement of PPARγ activation
In a mouse model of colitis, nano-CBD protected the colon from damage, improved the gut microbiome & restored the intestinal mucosal barrier function & intestinal mucosal permeability
Multi-targeting inulin-based nanoparticles with cannabidiol for effective prevention of ulcerative colitis
A study in piglets finds that intravenous CBD is rapidly distributed to the peripheral tissue & slowly released into the bloodstream
An Intravenous Pharmacokinetic Study of Cannabidiol Solutions in Piglets through the Application of a Validated Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for the Simultaneous Quantification of CBD and Its Carboxylated Metabolite in Plasma