PRIMARY STUDY

β-caryophyllene, a dietary cannabinoid, complexed with β-cyclodextrin produced anti-hyperalgesic effect involving the inhibition of Fos expression in superficial dorsal horn

Key Findings:  β-caryophyllene with β-cyclodextrin attenuates the non-inflammatory chronic muscle pain in mice and inhibits the Fos expression in the lumbar spinal cord.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  Brazil, United States

Year of Pub:  2016


Cannabinoids Studied: 

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene

DOSING DETAILS   

Study Dosing Objective:  Effective Dose

Established Protocol:  Effective dose

Route of Administration:  Oral (Ingestion)

Dosing Regimen:  β-caryophyllene (βCP) and β-cyclodextrin (βCP-βCD) 10 or 20mg/kg/day

Treatment Duration:  9 days

Additional Notes:  Pharmacodynamic Study Data, Parallel Dose Comparison



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