Background The use of cannabis, or marijuana, for medicinal purposes is deeply rooted
though history, dating back to ancient times. It once held a prominent position in the history …

Human tissues express cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors that can be activated by
endogenously released 'endocannabinoids' or exogenously administered compounds in a …

Around the world, about 15 to 40% of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rely
on cannabis and cannabinoids to reduce the need for other medications, as well as increase …

Background: β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene abundantly found in
essential oils from various spices, fruits and medicinal as well as ornamental plants. It is …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term used to describe a group of chronic
inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract of unknown etiology, including two …

Cannabinoids have shown to have a variety effects on body systems. Through CB1 and CB2
receptors, amongst other, they exert an effect by modulating neurotransmitter and cytokine …

Patients and physicians often have many questions regarding the role of complementary
and alternative medicines (CAMs), or nonallopathic therapies, for inflammatory bowel …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and
small intestine, comprised of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Among the complicated …

Abstract In 2008, the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
detected unregulated, psychoactive synthetic cannabinoids (SCBs) in purportedly all-natural …

This review examines the effects of cannabinoids on immune function, with a focus on
effects on T-cells, as well as on resistance to infection. The paper considers the immune …