Is Marijuana Beneficial for Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes?

Cao, Rui; Wang, Jun; Zhang, Wei; Huang, Huang; Qiao, Yujie; Dai, Yufan; Gong, Miaozi; Li, Hong

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“…Cannabinoids are capable of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells inside the body through obstructing the supply of required oxygen and nutrition (Ramer & Hinz 2015;Rajput & Kumar 2018). THC is known to be effective in treating and preventing diabetes (Cao et al 2017;Rajput & Kumar 2018). Cannabinoids through the neuroprotective actions and decreasing the intraocular pressure, have shown the effectiveness in treating glaucoma, a major cause of blindness due and it (Tomida et al 2004).…”

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Prospects of Cannabis and its Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Kalpani

Arunakumara

Fernando

et al. 2022

SL J. Agric. Ecosys.

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Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L) is cultivated commercially in various parts of the world, predominantly for its medicinal properties (medicinal-type) and as a source of fibre and oilseed (fibre-type). The plant is known to contain over 567 chemical compounds out of which about one hundred chemicals belong to the highly valued unique class of Cannabinoids. At present, more than 25,000 Cannabis-based products worth 344 billion US$ are available at the world market. In a situation where the environmental agriculture is principally promoted, the present paper reviewed the applicability and potential worth of cultivating Cannabis as a medicinal plant in Sri Lanka. At present, Cannabis is restricted to be used in Sri Lanka, though the country spends about US$ 27,000 annually to import Cannabis for medicinal preparations. Cannabis is wellknown for its wide range of environmental adaptation, higher nutrient and water use efficiency, low dependency on external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, high economic return for a unit area of land, and ability to cultivate both in indoors and outdoors. Considering the genetic resources and inherent knowledge, along with favourable climatic conditions available in the dry zone, suggest that Cannabis is an ideal crop, which could assure higher economic benefits under low inputs. While serving as a venture of foreign earnings, local cultivation would halt the country's dependency on importation of Cannabis-based raw materials. However, legalization and cultivation should be rigorously monitored by an authorized body to ensure that the production meets the health regulations and utilized accordingly.

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Section: Pharmaceutical Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects of Cannabis and its Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Kalpani

Arunakumara

Fernando

et al. 2022

SL J. Agric. Ecosys.

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Role of Cannabinoids in Various Diseases: A Review

Kaur

Sharma

Roy

2022

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Background: The plant, Cannabis sativa is heavily explored and researched with many industrial and pharmaceutical applications. The medicinal and therapeutic role of cannabis Sativa has been summarized in the paper, citing its mechanism of action and influence on the human body. Diseases like metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, and psychological disorders pose negative and long-term drastic effects on the body like neurodegeneration and other chronic system failures. Several existing literature has proved its effectiveness against such diseases. Objectives: This review aims to provide an overview of the role of cannabinoids in various diseases like metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, and psychological disorders. Method: Various e-resources like Pubmed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar were thoroughly searched and read to form a well-informed and information-heavy manuscript. Here we tried to summaries the therapeutic aspect of Cannabis sativa and its bioactive compound cannabinoids in various diseases. Result: This review highlights the various constituents which are present in Cannabis sativa, the Endocannabinoid system, and the role of cannabinoids in various diseases Conclusion: Recent research on Cannabis has suggested its role in neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, sleep disorders, pediatric diseases, and their analgesic nature. Therefore, the authors majorly focus on the therapeutic aspect of Cannabis sativa in various diseases. The focus is also on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its role in fighting or preventing bacterial, parasitic, fungal, and viral infections.

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Is Marijuana Beneficial for Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes?

Cited by 2 publications

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Prospects of Cannabis and its Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Prospects of Cannabis and its Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Role of Cannabinoids in Various Diseases: A Review

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