Is your Granny smoking Cannabis
19, 2006 : "Anti-inflammatory compounds in pot deflect the memory loss
associated with the illness Alzheimer's] and could ultimately slow its
progression, said psychology Prof. Gary Wenk of Ohio State
University." http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1421...
2. Cancer - Brain Tumors
REPORT SUPRESSED THAT MARIJUANA COMPONENTS CAN INHIBIT CANCER GROWTH :
The Coastal Post (CA) : November 1, 2004 : "Clinical research touted
by the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research that
shows marijuana's components can inhibit the growth of cancerous brain
tumors is the latest in a long line of studies demonstrating the
drug's potential as an anti-cancer agent."
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n1518...
3. Epilepsy
CANNABIS 'COULD HELP EPILEPTICS' : BBC News (UK Web) : October 4, 2003
: "Further evidence has emerged that an ingredient of cannabis could
help prevent epileptic seizures."
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n1520...
4. High Blood Pressure
ISRAELI RESEARCHER LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE WITH CANNABIS COMPONENT :
Jerusalem Post : June 14, 2006 : "A new method for lowering blood
pressure with a compound that synthesizes a cannabis ( hashish or
marijuana ) plant component has been developed by a Hebrew University
doctoral student in pharmacology."
http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n771/...