Background Cannabinoid agents and cannabis are frequently used for relief of diverse
gastrointestinal symptoms. Purpose The objective of this article is to increase the awareness …

The plant Cannabis has been known for centuries to be beneficial in a variety of
gastrointestinal diseases, including emesis, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and …

The synthesis and degradation of endocannabinoids, location of cannabinoid (CB)
receptors, and cannabinoid mechanisms of action on immune/inflammatory, neuromuscular …

The digestive tract contains endogenous cannabinoids (anandamide and 2-
arachidonylglycerol) and cannabinoid CB1 receptors can be found on myenteric and …

Stemming from the centuries‐old and well known effects of Cannabis on intestinal motility
and secretion, research on the role of the endocannabinoid system in gut function and …

Cannabis has been used to treat gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that range from enteric
infections and inflammatory conditions to disorders of motility, emesis and abdominal pain …

Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (the active ingredient of marijuana), as well as endogenous and
synthetic cannabinoids, exert many biological functions by activating two types of …

The identification of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid CB1 receptors in key areas of the
intestinal wall, such as cholinergic neurons, supports a role for cannabinoids in the control of …

Cannabis sp. and their products (marijuana, hashish…), in addition to their recreational,
industrial and other uses, have a long history for their use as a remedy for symptoms related …

Marijuana derived from the plant Cannabis sativa has been used for the treatment of many
gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including anorexia, emesis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and …