World Health Organization clashes with DEA on marijuana compound CBD
W.H.O. Dec 13, 2017
- “To that end, the ECDD did an initial review of a cannabis compound called cannabidiol (CBD). Recent evidence from animal and human studies shows that its use could have some therapeutic value for seizures due to epilepsy and related conditions. Current evidence also shows that cannabidiol is not likely to be abused or create dependence as for other cannabinoids (such as Tetra Hydro Cannabinol (THC), for instance). The ECDD therefore concluded that current information does not justify scheduling of cannabidiol and postponed a fuller review of cannabidiol preparations to May 2018, when the committee will undertake a comprehensive review of cannabis and cannabis related substances.”
Note by Henry Lahore, founder of VitaminDWiki
I bought CBD on Amazon almost two years ago for my 103 year old father-in-law, Ken
It works well at relieving pain and stress
Dozens of companies now sell CBD on Amazon
Note: hemp oil is far less concentrated than CBD
CBD is legal in all 50 states, but the US DEA still classes it as a narcotic
Study: Nearly 70% of online CBD marijuana extracts are mislabeled Nov 2017
- “n a study of 84 CBD products sold by 31 companies online, blind testing found that only about 31 percent of them contained the amount of CBD listed on the label (within +/- 10 percent).” JAMA study
- “Of the 84 tested, 26 (~31 percent) were accurately labeled, 36 (42 percent) had more CBD than was on the label (under-labeled), and 22 (26 percent) had less (over-labeled). Vaporization liquid had the highest error rate, with only three of 24 products (12.5 percent) being accurately labeled and 18 (75 percent) containing more CBD that the amount listed on the label. Oils were the most spot-on; of 40 products tested, 18 (45 percent) were accurately labeled, while 12 (30 percent) had less CBD than was listed on the label.”
Massive scientific report on marijuana confirms medical benefits Jan 2017
487 page report by National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Download the PDF from VitaminDWiki
"The other big takeaways of the report include:"
- Cannabis and cannabinoids were effective at treating chronic pain, particularly that related to multiple-sclerosis. The substances were also effective for treating chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
- Cannabis and cannabinoids use is not linked to cancers that arise from smoking, such as lung and neck cancers. However, smoking may increase respiratory problems, like chronic phlegm, if it’s done on a regular basis.
- Smoking marijuana while pregnant can result in lower birth weights, but it’s unclear if there are long-term effects in children. States in which cannabis use is legal report upticks in accidental poisonings of children compared with states that don’t allow for use.
- There’s not enough research to know how marijuana use relates to heart attack, strokes, or diabetes. But there’s some evidence that smoking pot could trigger a heart attack.
- There’s a little evidence that marijuana could have anti-inflammatory effects, but otherwise there’s not enough research to know how cannabis and cannabinoids affect the immune system or those who are immune-compromised.
- Using marijuana may increase the risk of developing mental health issues, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and to a lesser extent depression.
- There’s a little evidence that using marijuana increases the risk of using other drugs—mostly tobacco. However, the committee found a clear link between people who use marijuana and those prone to developing substance dependence.
- Using marijuana immediately impairs learning, memory, and attention. There’s a little evidence that impairments could linger in people who stop smoking and—for those who start young—could affect educational achievement and employment.
Here are my bookmarks for CBD research to be done as of Dec 2017
CBD is one of about 50 projects which I have not had time to investigate
VitaminDWiki pages with CBD in title (7 as of Aug 2022)
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Items found: 7