PRIMARY STUDY

A focused review on CB2 receptor-selective pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of β-caryophyllene, a dietary cannabinoid

Key Findings:  This narrative review highlights the BCP's therapeutic properties such as BCP such as cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, nephroprotective, gastroprotective, chemopreventive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  India, United Arab Emirates

Year of Pub:  2021


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene

Receptors Studied:  CB2




Citation:  Hashiesh HM, et al. A focused review on CB2 receptor-selective pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential of β-caryophyllene, a dietary cannabinoid. Biomed Pharmacother. 2021; 140:111639. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111639

Authors:  Hashiesh HM, Sharma C, Goyal SN, Sadek B, Jha NK, Kaabi JA, Ojha S