PRIMARY STUDY
The antimicrobial effect behind Cannabis sativa
Key Findings: C. sativa extracts containing cannabinoids and terpenes present numerous outstanding activity against pathogenic bacteria and fungus such as: Staphylococcus aureus, mmethicillin resistant S. aureus, E. coli, Helicobacter pylori or C. albicans for example.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Argentina
Year of Pub: 2021
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabichromenic Acid (CBC-a), Cannabidiolic Acid (CBD-a), Cannabigerolic Acid (CBG-a), Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THC-a), Anandamide (AEA)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Cannabis Flower derived
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene
Citation: Schofs L, et al. The antimicrobial effect behind Cannabis sativa. Pharmacol Res Perspect. 2021; 9:e00761. doi: 10.1002/prp2.761
Authors: Schofs L, Sparo MD, Sánchez Bruni SF
