PRIMARY STUDY

Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.

Key Findings:  Cannabidiol selectively reduces croton oil-induced hypermotility in mice in vivo and this effect involves cannabinoid CB1 receptors and FAAH. In view of its low toxicity in humans, cannabidiol may represent a good candidate to normalize motility in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  Italy

Year of Pub:  2008


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), JWH-x Synthetic Cannabinoids, SR-x Synthetic Cannabinoids, Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH)

Chemotype:  Chemotype III

Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2

Sub-Ratio: 0:1 (THC:CBD)

Dosage: CBD (1–10 mg kg−1) i.p.

Route of Administration:  Injection



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