Key Findings:  CBD exerts positive pharmacological effects in ischemic stroke and other chronic diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. The cerebroprotective action of CBD is CB1 receptor-independent, long-lasting, and has potent anti-oxidant activity.
Type of Study:  Meta-analysis
Study Result:  Positive
Research Location(s):  Japan
Year of Pub:  2010
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable
Chemotype:  Chemotype III
Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2
Citation:  Hayakawa K, et al. Therapeutic Potential of Non-Psychotropic Cannabidiol in Ischemic Stroke. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2010; 3:2197-2212. doi: 10.3390/ph3072197
Authors:  Hayakawa K, Mishima K, Fujiwara M