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Nature provides us with many healing agents but these are often pushed to the periphery of public knowledge to ensure big pharma profits.

= Blackberries =
[[File:Ripe,_ripening,_and_green_blackberries.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Ripe, ripening and raw [[w:blackberries|blackberries]]]]
[[w:Blackberries|Blackberries]] kill antibiotic resistant [[w:staphylococcus aureus|staphylococcus aureus]] bacteria<ref name="PubMed2017BlacberriesAntibiotic">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28270804</ref>.  Irish teen awarded prize for discovery.<ref name="blackberries1> https://www.hygiene-in-practice.com/publication/student-discovers-blackberry-antibiotic-for-multi-resistant-pathogens/</ref>

= Cannabis =
[[File:Cannabis indica.jpg|thumb|left|360px|Female [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] plants. These are often good for pain relief producing a nice body stone.]]

Cannabis is the oldest and most versatile medicine known to humankind.

[[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] and [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] are the main cannabis variants though most strains are mixes of these. A third cannabis line is the [[w:Cannabis ruderalis|Cannabis ruderalis]], a rugged northern cannabis that has adapted to flower even under northern long summer days.

== The endocannabinoid receptors == 
''' Main article in wikipedia [[w:Endocannabinoid system|Endocannabinoid system]]'''

Human body contains 2 types of endocannabinoid [[w:Cannabinoid receptor|receptors]] [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 1|CB<sub>1</sub>]] and [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 2|CB<sub>2</sub>]]. 

=== CB<sub>1</sub> receptors ===
CB<sub>1</sub> receptors predominantly located in the nervous system, connective tissues, gonads, glands, and organs<ref name=p4mm>https://patients4medicalmarijuana.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/how-and-why-your-brain-makes-its-own-cannabinoids/</ref>.

=== CB<sub>2</sub> receptors ===
CB<sub>2</sub> receptors, primarily found in the immune system and also present in the spleen, liver, heart, kidneys, bones, blood vessels, lymph cells, endocrine glands, and reproductive organs<ref name=p4mm/>.

== Endocannabinoids ==
[[File:Anandamid.svg|thumb|200px|[[w:Anandamide|Anandamide]], an endogenous [[w:ligand|ligand]] of CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub>]]

Endocannabinoids are produced by our own bodies from [[w:Arachidonic acid|Arachidonic acid]] or [[w:Omega-6 fatty acid|Omega-6 fatty acid]]<ref name=wakeup-world-com>https://wakeup-world.com/2014/09/08/the-endocannabinoid-system-and-how-thc-cures-cancer/</ref>. 

The two main endocannabinoids are Anandamide and 2-AG.

==== Anandamide ====

[[w:Anandamide|Anandamide]] was discovered in 1992 and it binds to both CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub> receptors. The name comes from the [[w:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]] word 'Ananda' meaning 'bliss' and [[w:amide|amide]] from its chemistry. 

It has been referred to as the endocannabinoid version of THC.

* [https://herb.co/marijuana/news/anandamide-aea Herb.co on Anandamide]

==== 2-AG ====
[[File:2-Ara-Gl.svg|thumb|right|200px|2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) is an endogenous [[w:agonist|agonist]] of the [[w:CB1 receptor|CB<sub>1</sub> receptor]].]]
[[w:2-Arachidonoylglycerol|2-Arachidonoylglycerol]] aka. 2-AG was discovered in 1994-1995.

==== N-Arachidonoyl dopamine ====
[[w:N-Arachidonoyl dopamine|N-Arachidonoyl dopamine]] discovered in 2000.

==== 2-Arachidonyl glyceryl ether ====
[[w:2-Arachidonyl glyceryl ether|2-Arachidonyl glyceryl ether]] discovered in 2001.

==== Virodhamine ====
[[w:Virodhamine|Virodhamine]] discovered in 2002

==== Lysophosphatidylinositol ====
[[w:Lysophosphatidylinositol|Lysophosphatidylinositol]] is a contender to be the 6th endocannabinoid.

==== Further reading ====
* [https://hempedification.wordpress.com/2017/08/05/endocannabinoids-beyond-the-brain/ Endocannabinoids – Beyond the Brain]  is a good 2017 article on the Hemp Edification blog] adapted from [https://www.the-scientist.com/features/your-body-is-teeming-with-weed-receptors-31233 Your Body Is Teeming with Weed Receptors, a 2017 article on the website the-scientist.com] and [https://www.the-scientist.com/multimedia/endocannabinoids-in-the-groove-31240 Endocannabinoids in the Groove, a 2017 article on the website the-scientist.com]
* http://profofpot.com/endocannabinoid-receptors/
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== Phytocannabinoids ==

Many people may know the 2 most prevalent phytocannabinoids, [[w:THC|THC]] and [[w:Cannabidiol|CBD]].

* [https://hightimes.com/guides/cannabinoids/ High Times article on cannabinoids] 

'''List of known phytocannabinoids from [[w:Cannabinoid#Phytocannabinoids|Wikipedia]]''':
*[[#THC|THC]]   ([[w:Tetrahydrocannabinol|Tetrahydrocannabinol]])
*[[#THCA|THCA]]  ([[w:Tetrahydrocannbinolic acid|Tetrahydrocannbinolic acid]])
*[[#CBD|CBD]]   ([[w:Cannabidiol|Cannabidiol]])
*[[#CBDA|CBDA]]  (Cannabidiolic Acid)
* [[#CBN|CBN]]  ([[w:Cannabinol|Cannabinol]])
* [[#CBG|CBG]]  ([[w:Cannabigerol|Cannabigerol]])
* [[#CBC|CBC]]  ([[w:Cannabichromene|Cannabichromene]])
* [[#CBL|CBL]]  ([[w:Cannabicyclol|Cannabicyclol]])
* [[#CBV|CBV]]  ([[w:Cannabivarin|Cannabivarin]])
* [[#THCV|THCV]] ([[w:Tetrahydrocannabivarin|Tetrahydrocannabivarin]])
* [[#CBDV|CBDV]] ([[w:Cannabidivarin|Cannabidivarin]])
* [[#CBCV|CBCV]] (Cannabichromevarin)
* [[#CBGV|CBGV]] (Cannabigerovarin)
* [[#CBGM|CBGM]] (Cannabigerol Monomethyl Ether)
* [[#CBE|CBE]] (Cannabielsoin)
* [[#CBT|CBT]] (Cannabicitran)

=== THC ===
[[File:Tetrahydrocannabinol.svg|thumb|right|200px|[[w:Tetrahydrocannabinol|Tetrahydrocannabinol]] is a partial [[w:agonist|agonist]] of [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 1|CB<sub>1</sub>]] located mainly in the [[w:central nervous system|central nervous system]], and the [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 2|CB<sub>2</sub>]] receptor mainly expressed in cells of the [[w:immune system|immune system]].]]

[[w:Tetrahydrocannabinol|Tetrahydrocannabinol]] was found in 1964<ref name="enwiki_thc">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol</ref> and it is the main psychoactive compound that brings the 'high' most recreational users are chasing.

* [https://hightimes.com/health/science/thc-tetrahydrocannabinol/ Hightimes in-depth article on THC]
* [https://hightimes.com/culture/therapeutic-benefits-dabbing-delta-8-thc/ Hightimes article on Delta-8 THC]

=== THCA ===
[[w:Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid|Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid]] THCA is the what cannabis plants produce to fend off insects from harming it. In pure form THCA is a clear translucent crystalline of white color.

THC is produced from the raw THCA by a process called decarboxylation. Basically means to heat the stuff over certain temperature. 

THCA found in raw marijuana apparently has some health enhancing properties. The issue is being researched.

* https://herb.co/news/health/raw-weed-benefits/
* https://herb.co/learn/eat-raw-weed-marijuana/

=== CBD ===
[[File:Cannabidiol.svg|thumb|right|200px|[[w:Cannabidiol|Cannabidiol]] has very low [[w:affinity (pharmacology)|affinity]] for the [[w:cannabinoid receptor|cannabinoid]] [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 1|CB<sub>1</sub>]] and [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 2|CB<sub>2</sub>]] receptors  receptors but acts as an indirect [[w:receptor antagonist|antagonist]] of cannabinoid [[w:agonist|agonist]]s.]]

[[w:Cannabidiol|Cannabidiol]] and it was isolated and identified from Cannabis sativa in 1940<ref name="enwiki_thc"/>. CBD is not psychoactive and it has the most medical applications of all phytocannabinoids.

{{Q|Cannabidiol has little affinity for [[w:Cannabinoid receptor#CB1|CB<sub>1</sub>]] and [[w:Cannabinoid receptor#CB2|CB<sub>2</sub>]] receptors but acts as an indirect [[w:Receptor antagonist|antagonist]] of cannabinoid [[w:agonist|agonist]]s.<ref name="recentadvances">{{cite journal|doi=10.1002/cbdv.200790147 |title=Cannabidiol – Recent Advances |year=2007 |last1=Mechoulam |first1=Raphael |last2=Peters |first2=Maximilian |last3=Murillo-Rodriguez |first3=Eric |last4=Hanuš |first4=Lumír O. |journal=Chemistry & Biodiversity |volume=4 |issue=8 |pages=1678–92 |pmid=17712814}}</ref>|Wikipedia|[[w:Cannabinoid#Cannabidiol|Cannabidiol]]}}

* [https://hightimes.com/health/cannabidiol-cbd/ Hightimes in detail piece on CBD]
* [https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/what-cannabis-strains-are-high-in-cbd Leafly lists strains high in CBD]
* [https://www.marijuanabreak.com/best-cbd-oils-pain-relief Piece on CBD as anti-pain agent (contains ads)]
* [http://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/5.2_CBD.pdf WHO preliminary report on CBD]

=== CBDA ===
Cannabidiolic Acid is the raw form. Decarboxylating CBDA yields CBD.

* https://herb.co/learn/cbda/

=== CBN ===  
[[w:Cannabinol|Cannabinol]] is a sleeping aid and has also other therapeutic qualities.

* https://www.massroots.com/learn/cannabinol-cbn-cannabinoid/
* https://www.medicaljane.com/2013/08/19/cannabinol-cbn-will-put-you-to-bed/

=== CBG === 
[[w:Cannabigerol|Cannabigerol]] 

{{Q|Cannabigerol has been shown to promote [[w:apoptosis|apoptosis]] in cancer cells and inhibit tumor growth in mice. It acts as an [[w:a2-adrenergic receptor|α<sub>2</sub>-adrenergic receptor]] agonist, [[w:5-HT1A receptor|5-HT<sub>1A</sub> receptor]] antagonist, and CB<sub>1</sub> receptor antagonist.<ref name="pmid20002104">{{cite journal|doi=10.1111/j.1476-5381.2009.00515.x |title=Evidence that the plant cannabinoid cannabigerol is a highly potent α2-adrenoceptor agonist and moderately potent 5HT1A receptor antagonist |year=2010 |last1=Cascio |first1=MG |last2=Gauson |first2=LA |last3=Stevenson |first3=LA |last4=Ross |first4=RA |last5=Pertwee |first5=RG |journal=British Journal of Pharmacology |volume=159 |pages=129–41 |pmid=20002104 |issue=1 |pmc=2823359}}</ref> It also binds to the CB<sub>2</sub> receptor.<ref name="pmid20002104" />|Wikipedia|[[w:Cannabinoid#Cannabigerol|Cannabigerol]]}}

=== CBC === 
[[w:Cannabichromene|Cannabichromene]]

=== CBL === 
[[w:Cannabicyclol|Cannabicyclol]]

=== CBV === 
[[w:Cannabivarin|Cannabivarin]]

=== THCV === 
[[w:Tetrahydrocannabivarin|Tetrahydrocannabivarin]] can be used to inhibit appetite.

''' Links about THCV '''
* http://herb.co/2017/04/14/tetrahydrocannabivarin-thcv/

=== CBDV ===
[[w:Cannabidivarin|Cannabidivarin]]

=== CBCV ===
Cannabichromevarin

=== CBGV ===
Cannabigerovarin

=== CBGM ===
Cannabigerol Monomethyl Ether

=== CBE ===
Cannabielsoin

=== CBT === 
Cannabicitran

== Synthetic cannabinoids ==
'''[[w:Synthetic cannabinoids|Synthetic cannabinoids]]''' are a class of molecules that [[w:Binding affinity|bind]] to [[w:cannabinoid receptor|cannabinoid receptor]]s in the body — the same receptors to which [[w:Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]] and [[w:Cannabidiol|CBD]] attach – which are [[w:cannabinoid|cannabinoid]]s in [[w:cannabis|cannabis]] plants. (Wikipedia)

=== ACEA ===
'''[[w:Arachidonyl-2'-chloroethylamide|Arachidonyl-2'-chloroethylamide]]''' (ACEA) is a synthetic agonist of the [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 1|CB<sub>1</sub>]] receptor.

* https://www.calgarycmmc.com/acea.htm

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= Cannabis therapeutics =

[[File:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Rare 11-leafer [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]]]]
[[File:Cannabis sativa 001.JPG|thumb|right|360px|Male [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] plants in late flowering stages.]]
Cannabis can be applied to treat a wide assortment of illnesses. In this case it is called [[w:medical cannabis|medical cannabis]]. 

Due to the inbuilt default to always take the safe route and also to backup the back of your fellow MD colleague the Wikipedia does not yield the right infos on how useful and versatile a medication cannabis is.

Research has been held back by arcane laws even as cannabis is the oldest medicine known to man and it should be gladly appreciated and not outlawed because of big pharma interests. 

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== Alzheimer's disease and cannabis ==
Cannabis has been found to be beneficial for [[w:Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]] sufferers. Especially true this is for THC which inhibits the formulation of toxic [[w:Amyloid beta|beta]] [[w:amyloid|amyloid]] protein plaque on braincells which causes Alzheimer's disease.

* [https://www.salk.edu/news-release/cannabinoids-remove-plaque-forming-alzheimers-proteins-from-brain-cells/ News (2016): "Cannabinoids remove plaque-forming Alzheimer’s proteins from brain cells" @ salk.edu] - Preliminary lab studies at the Salk Institute find THC reduces beta amyloid proteins in human neurons
* [[w:Alzheimer's disease research|Wikipedia article on Alzheimer's disease research]] has only a few words about cannabis therapeutics and those are very sceptical.
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== Asthma and cannabis ==

* https://herb.co/learn/cannabis-asthama/

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== Autism and cannabis == 
* http://www.newsweek.com/2018/02/23/really-good-weed-why-cannabis-may-be-worlds-most-effective-remedy-core-806758.html
* https://www.whatiscbd.com/cbd-for-autism/

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== Autoimmune diseases and cannabis ==
Cannabis helps with many [[w:autoimmune disease|autoimmune disease]]s due to its anti-inflammatory and other properties.

'''Links about autoimmune diseases and cannabis'''
* https://herb.co/news/health/autoimmune-diseases/
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=== Rheumatoid arthritis and cannabis === 
Cannabis helps with [[w:Rheumatoid arthritis|Rheumatoid arthritis]].

''' Links about Rheumatoid arthritis and cannabis '''
* https://herb.co/news/health/greenlight-medicines-cannabis-arthritis/

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=== Lupus and cannabis ===
Cannabis helps with [[w:Systemic lupus erythematosus|Systemic lupus erythematosus]]

* https://herb.co/learn/best-cbd-strain-for-lupus/

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=== Coeliac disease and cannabis ===
Cannabis helps with [[w:Coeliac disease|Coeliac disease]].

* https://herb.co/learn/celiac-disease-and-cannabis
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=== Psoriasis and cannabis ===
Cannabis helps with [[w:Psoriasis|Psoriasis]] and eczema when applied externally.
* https://herb.co/learn/cbd-lotion-psoriasis/
* https://herb.co/guides/cbd-oil-psoriasis-eczema/

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=== Type 1 diabetes and cannabis ===

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== Cancers and cannabis ==

=== Key things everyone needs to know about cancers and cannabis ===
'''Warning''': '''Smoking''' the cannabis as the method of cannabinoid delivery the smoke contains quite a few '''[[w:carcinogen|carcinogenic substances]]''' i.e. cancer inducing substances. See the section '''[[#Administering cannabis|administering cannabis]]''' for alternatives to smoking it.

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Internet is rife with stories about winning the battle against cancer with the help of phytocannabinoids. What does the science say?

'''Cannabis is...'''
# '''Anti-proliferative''' - cannabis is against tumor growth <ref name=herb-co-cancer>https://herb.co/news/health/cannabis-kills-cancer/</ref>
# '''Anti-[[w:metastasis|metastatic]]''' - cannabis is against cancer spreading to other parts in the body because of metastatic activity<ref name=herb-co-cancer/>
# '''Anti-[[w:angiogenesis|angiogenetic]]''' - cannabis is against new blood vein growth to tumor<ref name=herb-co-cancer/>
# '''Apoptotic''' - cannabis causes cancer cells to programmedly kill themselves via '''[[w:Apoptosis|Apoptosis]]'''. <ref name=herb-co-cancer/>
# '''Pain relief''' - cannabis works very well against the somatic and nonsomatic pains brought on by cancer.
# '''Appetite stimulator''' - cannabis helps maintain a good appetite.
# '''Anti-nauseatic''' - cannabis helps with the [[w:chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting|chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting]] if you receive chemotherapy. World's first study of cannabis for chemotherapy's negative effects is underway in Australia. <ref name=herb-co-nausea>https://herb.co/news/health/world-first-cannabis-chemotherapy/</ref> <ref name="nsw2016">https://www.medicinalcannabis.nsw.gov.au/clinical-trials/chemotherapy-trial</ref>  

Phytocannabinoids are '''harmless''' to '''healthy''' cannabinoid receptor containing '''cells'''.

* [https://herb.co/learn/cannabis-cancer-treatment Everything You Need To Know About Cannabis And Cancer Treatment, a 2017 article at herb.co]
* [https://herb.co/news/health/cannabis-kills-cancer/ These Are The 4 Ways Cannabis Kills Cancer, a 2016 article at herb.co]

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=== Links about cannabis and cancer in general ===

'''"Official" information'''
* [https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/cannabis-pdq National Cancer Institute of USA on cancers and cannabis (health professional version)] 
* [https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/patient/cannabis-pdq National Cancer Institute of USA on cancers and cannabis (patient version)] 

'''Cannabis and cancers advocacy'''
* [http://www.calgarycmmc.com/c.htm Cannabis Research A to Z, the letter 'C']
* [https://www.exposingtruth.com/123-cannabis-cancer/ Exposing The Truth: Links with abstracts to 123 scientific articles on cannabis and cancers]
* http://www.healedbycannabis.com/ Healed by Cannabis website] by a cancer survivor David Triplett who healed his skin cancer with cannabis oil
* https://herb.co/news/health/cancer-institute-finally-admits-marijuana-kills-cancer/
* https://herb.co/news/health/us-govt-admits-marijuana-kills-cancer-cells/ 

'''Testimonies about cannabis and cancer'''
* [http://drsircus.com/medical-marijuana/cannabis-cures-cancer/ Dr. Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD on cannabis curing cancer]

'''Cancer surviving cases with cannabis'''
* [https://realfarmacy.com/elderly-man-terminal-cancer-walks-hospice-treatement-cannabis/ Stan Ruthner survived non-Hodgkin lymphoma]

''' Scientific studies and papers about cannabis and cancers in general '''
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/ "Anticancer mechanisms of cannabinoids", a 2016 paper published in Current Oncology]
* [https://www.theroc.us/researchlibrary/Cannabidiol%20as%20potential%20anticancer%20drug.pdf "Cannabidiol as potential anticancer drug",a 2017 paper published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology]

'''Learn from videos by experts in phytocannabinoid treatment of cancers'''

'''Info:''' '''[[w:Cristina Sánchez (molecular biologist)|Cristina Sánchez]]''' is a molecular biology research scientist who did her doctorate on cannabinoids and cancers. She is the leader of all time in researching the anti-cancer qualities of cannabinoids. Another molecular biology researcher working on researching the potential of cannabis as a cancer medication in the Complutense University of Madrid is [http://www.bbm1.ucm.es/cannabis/manuelguzmaninicio_en.htm Dr. Manuel Guzmán]

'''Videos'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnVisZVZfHc Dr. Cristina Sanchez interview where she expains how apoptosis makes cancer cells kill themselves] 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1miGzTwK28U Dr. Cristina Sanchez on how cannabinoids work against cancers]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccYeiuzFnYs Dr. Cristina Sanchez at Cannafest Prague 2015]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W53Z33Vk5T8 Dr. Cristina Sanchez lecture in Australia] (no slideshow shots, sorry)



'''See also: [[#Cancers and turmeric|Cancers and turmeric]]''' (intra-article link)
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=== Leukemia and cannabis ===
There are 2 main types of Leukemia:
* [[w:Myeloid leukemia|Myeloid leukemia]] (of the bone marrow)
* [[w:Lymphoid leukemia|Lymphoid leukemia]] (of the lymphatic node)

''' Links about Lympoid and Myeloid leukemia and cannabis'''
* [https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12885-015-2029-8 Dronabinol (synthetic THC) has preferential antileukemic activity in acute lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemia with lymphoid differentiation patterns]

''' Links about Lymphoid leukemia and cannabis'''
* https://ocgreenrelief.org/medical-marijuana/cannabis-oil-acute-leukemia-2
* http://truemedmd.com/2014/06/cannabis-oil-acute-leukemia/

''' Links about Myeloid leukemia and cannabis'''

* http://www.leafscience.com/2013/10/14/cannabinoids-destroy-leukemia-cells-new-study-finds/
* https://medijane.co.za/disease-index/will-marijuana-cure-cancer/acute-myeloid-leukemia-aml-cannabis/

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=== Prostate cancer and cannabis ===
Cannabis helps with [[w:prostate cancer|prostate cancer]].

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=== Brain cancer and cannabis ===

A '''[[w:glioma|glioma]]''' is a type of [[w:tumor|tumor]] that starts in the [[w:glial cells|glial cells]] of the [[w:Human brain|brain]] or the [[w:Vertebral column|spine]]. (Wikipedia) A '''[[w:blastoma|blastoma]]''' is a type of cancer, more common in children, that is caused by malignancies in [[w:precursor cell|precursor cell]]s. (Wikipedia)

'''[[w:Glioblastoma|Glioblastoma]]''' is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, but it may potentially be treated with cannabis.<ref name="MedicalDaily2017Glioblastoma">https://www.medicaldaily.com/marijuana-just-might-help-cure-one-deadliest-forms-brain-cancer-410947</ref> 

In 2018 [[w:Insys Therapeutics|Insys Therapeutics]] announced the the [[w:Food and Drug Administration|FDA]] has given CBD an [[w:orphan drug|orphan drug]] designation (ODD) to CBD for treating gliomas.<ref name="WPHealth2018glioma">http://wphealth.cc/2018/10/11/fda-approves-cannabis-for-brain-cancer-treatment/</ref>

* https://herb.co/news/health/cannabis-treat-brain-cancer/
* https://herb.co/news/health/taylor-rehmeyer/

=== Liver cancer and cannabis ===
* https://herb.co/news/health/liver-cancer-cannabis/

=== Skin cancer and cannabis ===

* https://herb.co/learn/skin-cancer/
* https://www.theroc.us/researchlibrary/Differential%20role%20of%20cannabinoids%20in%20the%20pathogenesis%20of%20skin%20cancer.pdf

=== Lymphoma ===
* [[w:Hodgkin's lymphoma|Hodgkin's lymphoma]] is a type of [[w:lymphoma|lymphoma]] in which [[w:cancer|cancer]] originates from a specific type of [[w:white blood cell|white blood cell]]s called [[w:lymphocyte|lymphocyte]]s. (Wikipedia)

* https://herb.co/news/health/hodgkins-lymphoma-cannabis/

=== Lung cancer and cannabis ===
Laboratory and mice studies seem to indicate that THC can slow down the growth of lung cancer tumours from growing by binding to the same receptors as [[w:epidermal growth factor|epidermal growth factor]] (EGF): the [[w:epidermal growth factor receptor|epidermal growth factor receptor]]s (EGFR).

* [https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=4506595&page=1 Marijuana Compound May Fight Lung Cancer at abcnews.go.com]
* [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm An article on a 2007 study on THC against lung cancer on sciencedaily.com]
* [http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/67/9_Supplement/4749 Study: "Δ-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits growth and metastasis of lung cancer." presented at the 2007 AACR Annual Meeting]
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== Crohn's disease and cannabis ==
Study shows THC helps with Crohn's disease.

* https://theheartysoul.com/cannabis-crohns-disease-treatment-remission/
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== Epilepsy and cannabis ==
[[File:FullExtractCannabisOil.jpg|thumb|right|360px|Full extract cannabis oil in a syringe for easy dosing and travel is usually administered in drops to the gums or under the tongue.]]

Cannabis can be used to treat epilepsy.

* http://sorendreier.com/boy-with-100-seizures-a-day-now-has-none-after-taking-cannabis-oil/

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== Migraines and cannabis ==
It has been suggested that clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome (CEDS) may be causing migraines. Many studies found medical cannabis as an effective prophylaxis against migraine attacks, especially the high CBD strains.

* [https://www.cbdtesters.co/2018/01/25/studies-claim-medical-cannabis-effective-for-treating-migraines/ CBD Testers article on treating migraines with medical cannabis] and link to the study '[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26749285 Effects of Medical Marijuana on Migraine Headache Frequency in an Adult Population]' at PubMed that the article is talking about.
* [http://migrainebuds.com/research-articles-on-cannabis-and-migraines/ Abstracts of studies on migraines and medical cannabis at migrainebuds.com]

== Pain treatment with cannabis ==

{{Q|You just don't feel like thinking about the pain.|Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi]]|somatic pain relief with cannabis}}

{{Q|There is more to it than that.|Science|above quote}}

Cannabis is anti-inflammatory which helps relieve some of the pain. Pain is a signal of inflammation so counter-acting inflammation causing things cannabis naturally helps lower the pain.

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== Parkinsons disease and cannabis == 

'''Articles in media'''
* https://herb.co/marijuana/news/cannabis-and-parkinsons-disease
* https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/paykwm/weed-could-help-prevent-certain-brain-diseases

'''Scientific studies on the issue of Parkinsons and cannabinoids'''
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5165161/ A 2016 scientific review article: Marijuana Compounds: A Nonconventional Approach to Parkinson's Disease Therapy]
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== Psoriasis and cannabis ==
* https://hightimes.com/health/treat-psoriasis-with-cannabis/

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== Non-somatic issues with cannabis ==
Cannabis can help with various non-somatic problems such as psychiatry, depression and [[w:PTSD|PTSD]].

=== PTSD and cannabis ===
* https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd

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== Sclerosis ==
{{Q|In medicine, '''[[w:sclerosis (medicine)|sclerosis]]'''  is the stiffening of a structure, usually caused by a replacement of the normal organ-specific tissue with [[w:connective tissue|connective tissue]].|Wikipedia|Sclerosis}}

=== Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and cannabis ===
Cannabis helps with [[w:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and motor neurone disease (MND).

=== Multiple sclerosis (MS) and cannabis ===
Cannabis is very good against [[w:Multiple sclerosis|Multiple sclerosis]]. Prince Charles knew of this way back in 1998<ref name="TheGuardian1998">https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1998/dec/24/monarchy.ameliagentleman</ref>.

* https://herb.co/news/health/marijuana-and-ms
* https://www.learngreenflower.com/articles/440/treating-multiple-sclerosis-with-cannabis

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== Administering cannabis ==

There are various other ways to administer cannabis methods besides smoking it:
 
=== Vaping ===
* '''Vaping''' (short for vaporizing), a method where the plant material is heated hot enough for the cannabinoids to become gaseous but cold enough that the plant matter does not combust and thus '''avoiding the carcinogens''' that come from burning the plant matter.

* https://herb.co/learn/changing-vaporizer-temperature-affects-high/

=== Oral ===
* '''Edibles''', '''tinctures''' and '''cannabis oil''' may be administered orally. Cannabinoids are soluble to alcohol and to fat and cannabis can be infused into many forms of edibles, but the problem is with efficiency as your stomach acids will destroy a lot of the cannabinoids. 

*[https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/edible-marijuana-candy-bars-201503127791 Harvard Health Blog on edibles]
* [https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/bj5mza/edible-high-vs-smoke-highWhy Do Edibles Give You A Different High Than Smoking? article at tonic.vice.com]
* [https://herb.co/learn/cannabis-tinctures/ Herb.co article on cannabis tinctures]
* [https://herb.co/guides/best-medical-cannabis-oil/ Herb.co guide to making cannabis oil] (word of caution: the procedure is dangerous as there are risks of explosion if done wrong, so don't be toasted outta it if and when you decide to make cannabis oil)

=== Rectal ===
* '''Rectal''' - some doctors recommend taking cannabis rectally as this is method of administering allows you to take very large doses efficiently.<ref name="HighTimes2017Rectal">https://hightimes.com/health/science/doctors-orders-put-marijuana-in-your-butt-dont-smoke-it/</ref>

* https://hightimes.com/health/science/doctors-orders-put-marijuana-in-your-butt-dont-smoke-it/
* https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/03/05/rectal-marijuana_n_15178784.html
* https://inhalemd.com/massachusetts-medical-cannabis-guide/how-to-make-cannabis-suppositories-at-home/
* https://www.leafly.com/news/health/dont-laugh-rectal-suppositories-future-medicinal-cannabis
* https://www.medicaldaily.com/rectal-medical-marijuana-effective-safer-smoking-weed-suppository-wont-be-413077

=== Topicals ===
* '''Topicals''' - for some skin affecting conditions this is a good way to administer the medicine. Many skin condition sufferers praise the combination of cannabis and coconut oil to make a topical to apply to the affected skin.

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== Medical cannabis research and information organizations ==
* [https://www.cannabis-med.org/ International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines] is also available in German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
* [http://www.ccic.net/ The Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids] is a Canadian non-profit organization
* [https://www.cmcr.ucsd.edu/ The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research] at the [[w:University of California, San Diego|University of California]]
* [https://www.medicinalcannabis.nsw.gov.au/ Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation] by the govt of [[w:New South Wales|New South Wales]]

== External links about cannabis as medicine ==
* http://www.calgarycmmc.com/ a large compendium on medical cannabis sorted alphabetically by ailment.
* http://www.cannabisconnections.tk/2018/03/700-medicinal-uses-of-cannabis-sorted.html
* http://expand-your-consciousness.com/100-scientific-studies-agree-cannabis-annihilates-cancer/ about 100 nih.gov studies linked some cases briefly described.
* [https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/medical-marijuana-2018011513085 Harvard Health Blog article on medical cannabis] is naturally very reserved about not raising too much hopes
* [https://www.learngreenflower.com/articles/574/medical-uses-of-cannabis 71 medical uses of cannabis compiled by LearnGreenFlower.com]

== Literature about cannabis as a medicine ==
* [https://www.nap.edu/read/9586/chapter/1 MARIJUANA AS MEDICINE? - The Science Beyond the Controversy], a book published in 2000 that you can read on-line from The National Academies Press.
* [http://rxmarijuana.com/excerpts.htm MARIHUANA: THE FORBIDDEN MEDICINE] (link is to excerpts from the book), a 1997 book by Lester Grinspoon, M.D and James Bakalar, J.D
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== Anecdotal testimonies about medical cannabis ==
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/anecdotal.htm Anecdotal testimonies on medical cannabis at calgarymmc.com]
* [http://rxmarijuana.com/comments_and_observations.htm Anecdotal testimonies on medical cannabis at rxmarijuana.com]

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= Pineapple =
[[File:Nanas subang.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pineapple is effective cough medicine due to its [[w:Bromelain|Bromelain]] content.]]

[[w:Pineapple|Pineapple]] fruit and it's stem contain [[w:Bromelain|Bromelain]], an enzyme with anti-cough properties.

In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that bromelain exhibits various [[w:Fibrinolysis|fibrinolytic]], [[w:Edema|antiedematous]], [[w:Thrombosis|antithrombotic]], and [[w:anti-inflammatory|anti-inflammatory]] activities.<ref name="Bromelain1">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3529416/</ref> Bromelain accounts for many therapeutic benefits like the treatment of [[w:angina pectoris|angina pectoris]], [[w:bronchitis|bronchitis]], [[w:sinusitis|sinusitis]], surgical trauma, and [[w:thrombophlebitis|thrombophlebitis]], [[w:debridement|debridement]] of wounds, and enhanced [[w:Absorption (pharmacology)|absorption of drugs]], particularly [[w:antibiotics|antibiotics]].<ref name="Bromelain1"/>

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= Stevia =
[[File:Stevia plant.jpg|thumb|left|upright|''Stevia rebaudiana'']]
[[w:Stevia|Stevia]] works against the [[w:Lyme disease|Lyme disease]].<ref>https://www.healthspiritbody.com/lyme-disease-treatment/</ref>

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= Turmeric =
[[File:Curcuma_longa201608JAPAN.jpg|thumb|200px|[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]] (Curcuma Longa) of genus [[w:Curcuma|Curcuma]].]]
[[File:Curcuma_longa_roots.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Turmeric, used as spice, medicine and dye is made of ground roots of Curcuma Longa.]]
'''[[w:Turmeric|Turmeric]]''' contains [[w:curcumin|curcumin]], a [[w:curcuminoid|curcuminoid]].

== Cancers and turmeric ==
Curcumin has been found to have anti-cancer properties. Curcumin interferes with cancer via multiple [[w:cell signaling|cell signaling]] pathways, including [[w:cell cycle|cell cycle]], [[w:apoptosis|apoptosis]], proliferation, survival, invasion, [[w:angiogenesis|angiogenesis]], [[w:metastasis|metastasis]] and [[w:inflammation|inflammation]]<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304383508002310</ref>.

* [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1208/s12248-009-9128-x Study: Curcumin and Cancer Cells: How Many Ways Can Curry Kill Tumor Cells Selectively?]
* [http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/turmeric General info: Turmeric and cancers article by Cancer Research UK]

'''See also: [[#Cancers and cannabis|Cancers and cannabis]]''' (intra-article link)

== Alzheimer's and turmeric ==
* [https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/car/2012/00000009/00000004/art00012 Optimized Turmeric Extract Reduces β-Amyloid and Phosphorylated Tau Protein Burden in Alzheimer’s Transgenic Mice] suggests that turmeric may be useful for Alzheimer's sufferers as it has been shown to inhibit beta amyloid aggregation and secretation in mice. 

'''See also: [[#Alzheimer's and cannabis|Alzheimer's and cannabis]]''' (intra-article link)

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= Information sources on natural therapeutics =
* [http://www.greenmedinfo.com/ GreenMedinfo - The Science of Natural Healing]
* [https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/ United Patients Group] focuses on the healing potential of cannabis, but also carries stories on other natural therapeutics. United Patients Group also maintains and updates [https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/medical-directory/ a directory of medical cannabis health care professionals and clinics].

= References =
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