Key Findings:  This study demonstrates that the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) attenuates experimental colitis in mice by reducing inflammatory markers, nitric oxide production, and oxidative stress through CB2-modulated mechanisms, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for inflammatory bowel disease.
Type of Study:  Animal Study
Study Result:  Positive
Research Location(s):  Italy
Year of Pub:  2026
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabigerol (CBG)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable
Receptors Studied:  CB2
Citation:  Borrelli F, Fasolino I, Romano B, Capasso R, Maiello F, Coppola D, Orlando P, Battista G, Pagano E, Di Marzo V, Izzo AA. Beneficial effect of the non-psychotropic plant cannabinoid cannabigerol on experimental inflammatory bowel disease. Biochem Pharmacol. 2013 May 1;85(9):1306-16. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2013.01.017. Epub 2013 Feb 12. PMID: 23415610.