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Recent Study Finds that Astragalin Prevents Tumor Growth

June 17, 2019 Cancer, Cannabis Education, Cannabis Science, CB1, CB2, Extraction, Flavonoids, Future Medicine, Non-Cannabis Plant, Processing, Products, Science, Terpenes

A Kaempferol-3-O-β-D-glucoside, Intervention Effect of Astragalin on Estradiol Metabolism

A recent study found that a flavonoid known as astragalin possesses a strong anti-tumor effect. High levels of a metabolite formed from the hormone estradiol have been found in tumor tissues leading researchers to search for an inhibitor to prevent estradiol from forming the metabolite. This study has found that astragalin, which is a naturally occurring substance found in a variety of plants and wine, has an effective antitumor mechanism that inhibits the formation of the metabolite.

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Flavonoids Found in Buckwheat Hulls Have Antioxidant Properties

June 17, 2019 Anti-inflammatory properties, Cannabis Science, Extraction, Flavonoids, Future Medicine, Non-Cannabis Plant, Processing, Products, Science

Flavonoids in common and Tartary Buckwheat hull extracts and antioxidant activity of the extracts against lipids in mayonnaise

A recent study has revealed that the various flavonoids in buckwheat hulls are a reliable source for antioxidant material. When a buckwheat hull extract was made and exposed to mayonnaise, the shelf-life of the mayonnaise was extended, likely related to the antioxidant properties. This study was able to determine the effectiveness of extracts from the common and Tartary Buckwheat hulls, as well as provide an efficient extraction method.

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Researchers Look to CBD and THC for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

June 17, 2019 Adverse Effects, Arthritis, Behavior change, Cannabinoids, Cannabis, Cannabis Science, CB1, CB2, CBD, Future Medicine, Pain, Products, Science

Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol followed by an open-label add-on of tetrahydrocannabinol for the treatment of chronic pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis: protocol for a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled study

Current researchers have proposed a study protocol that would expose any possible benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for the treatment of chronic pain in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This new study hopes to identify how medical cannabis affects pain and cognitive function in RA and AS and provide evidence that cannabis-based pain medication is an alternative to opioids with fewer risks.

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The Education of Dispensary Staff is Varied and Lacks Regulation

June 17, 2019 Adolescents, Anti-inflammatory properties, Anxiety, Arthritis, Behavior change, Cannabinoids, Cannabis, Cannabis Education, Cannabis News, CBD, Citizen Science, Depression, Dispensaries, Elderly, Future Medicine, History, Legislation, Mental Health, Mood, Neuropathy, Obesity, Pain, Pediatrics, Politics, Regulation, Science, Social Equity, Social Justice, Stigma, THC, Withdrawal, Women in Cannabis

Training and Practices of Cannabis Dispensary Staff

How much medical training does your local budtender possess? An online survey sent to medical marijuana dispensary staff reported only 55% of staffers had any formal training for their position, with 20% reporting some background in medical/scientific training. The analysis reported that many among the dispensary staff are recommending cannabis choices that are consistent with current evidence, but some are recommending strains that are either ineffective or exacerbate a patient’s condition. The findings of this study stress the importance of consistent and well-regulated training of dispensary staff.

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Compounds in Citrus Peels Functioning as Preventive Agents for Prostate Cancer

June 15, 2019 Anti-inflammatory properties, Autoimmunity, Blood-Levels, Cancer, Cannabis, Cannabis Education, Cannabis Science, Extraction, Flavonoids, Future Medicine, Non-Cannabis Plant, Processing, Science, Terpenes

Effect of citrus peel extracts on the cellular quiescence of prostate cancer cells

A recent study has revealed that citrus peel extracts (CPE) have the potential to prevent prostate cancer from recurring in post-therapy cancer patients. A component of CPE, flavonoids, have previously been found to have anticancer effects, but appear to lack the correct structure to prevent tumors in patients with prostate cancer. This specific study found that the citric acid present in CPE was the contributing factor to its anticancer effects but mentioned that flavonoids should continue to be researched for chemopreventive benefits.

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Cognitive Function in Aging Cocaine Smokers is Marginally Lower than Controls

June 15, 2019 Abuse, Adverse Effects, Aging, Behavior change, Cocaine, Cognition, DSM-5, Elderly, Heavy Use, Memory, Occasional Use, Placebo-Controlled, Products, Science

Cognitive function in aging cocaine smokers

A recently published study looking to expose the functional status of older drug users has found that most of their cognitive abilities are equal to their peers who have never smoked cocaine, except for a marginally lower verbal comprehension. Similar studies should continue in order to determine how chronic drug users will affect or challenge public health systems in the future.

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Flavonoids May Provide Therapeutic Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes

June 14, 2019 Anti-inflammatory properties, Autoimmunity, Cannabis, Cannabis Education, Cannabis Science, CB1, CB2, CBD, Diabetes, Extraction, Flavonoids, Future Medicine, Non-Cannabis Plant, Placebo-Controlled, Processing, Products, Science

A recent study has found that flavonoids isolated from Psoralea corylifolia are able to inhibit part of the insulin pathway.

Seeds of the P. corylifolia plant have been used in eastern medicine, primary in China, for years, and is now being further researched as flavonoids continue to intrigue researchers with their possible therapeutic benefits. The inhibitory activity found in this study provides evidence that flavonoids should be pursued as a potential treatment for Type-2 Diabetes.

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New Extraction Methods for “Polyphenols” Benefits Future Research

June 14, 2019 Anti-inflammatory properties, Cannabinoids, Cannabis, Cannabis Education, Cannabis Science, CB1, CB2, CBD, Diabetes, Extraction, Flavonoids, Future Medicine, Obesity, Processing, Science, Terpenes

Citrus peels waste as a source of value-added compounds- extraction and quantification of bioactive polyphenols

A recent study has exposed a more efficient, sustainable, and economically viable extraction method for polyphenols (specific active chemical compounds) from citrus peels. One such polyphenol is Naringin, a flavonoid present in lemon peels, which has been hypothesized to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, as well as, potentially, to help treat obesity. This new extraction method will allow researchers to discover more definite therapeutic effects of polyphenols in citrus peels.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Schizophrenia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

June 14, 2019 Anxiety, Behavior change, Cannabinoids, Cannabis, Cannabis Science, CB1, CB2, CBD, DSM-5, Future Medicine, Mental Health, Placebo-Controlled, Science

A 2018 study showed that, for patients with schizophrenia, adding CBD to ongoing antipsychotic treatment reduced psychotic activity, as compared to placebo add-on