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In [[pharmacology]], '''cannabinoids''' are "compounds having the cannabinoid structure. They were originally extracted from [[Cannabis sativa]] L. The most pharmacologically active constituents are [[tetrahydrocannabinol]]; [[cannabinol]]; and [[cannabidiol]]."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | In [[pharmacology]], '''cannabinoids''' are "compounds having the cannabinoid structure. They were originally extracted from [[Cannabis sativa]] L. The most pharmacologically active constituents are [[tetrahydrocannabinol]]; [[cannabinol]]; and [[cannabidiol]]."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 07:23, 16 October 2011
In pharmacology, cannabinoids are "compounds having the cannabinoid structure. They were originally extracted from Cannabis sativa L. The most pharmacologically active constituents are tetrahydrocannabinol; cannabinol; and cannabidiol."[1]
Synthetic cannaboids, known as K2, Spice, Demon or Genie are also used for narcotic actions.[2][3]
Medical uses
Cannabinoids may reduce vomiting from chemotherapy.[4]
Cannabinoids do not seem to help dementia.[5]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Cannabinoid (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Gay M (July 10, 2010). Synthetic Marijuana Spurs State Bans (English). New York Times. Retrieved on 2010-07-11.
- ↑ Anonymous. Spice Cannabinoid - JWH-018 (English). United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. Retrieved on 2010-07-11.
- ↑ Phillips RS, Gopaul S, Gibson F, Houghton E, Craig JV, Light K et al. (2010). "Antiemetic medication for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in childhood.". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (9): CD007786. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD007786.pub2. PMID 20824866. Research Blogging.
- ↑ Krishnan S, Cairns R, Howard R (2009). "Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia.". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2): CD007204. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD007204.pub2. PMID 19370677. Research Blogging.