Cannabis 101
August 16, 2012
Below are the medical properties of cannabis listed by compound in Tailoring Your High: Compounds in Cannabis, Properties and Boiling Points (for example, the article shows THC has the Antiemetic medical property).
The below table will help you understand the medical implications of each of the known major compounds in cannabis. By using a vaporizer, you can control what compounds are released and tailor the medical effects and your high.
Medical Property | Description |
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AChE inhibitor | Causes neurons in brain to fire more often. Used to treat conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma. Overdose can be fatal; some nerve gases use this, such as Sarin. |
Analgesic | Relieves pain |
Antibiotic | Inhibits the growth of or kills other microorganisms |
Anticandidal | Treats against Candida fungus |
Antidepressant | Prevents or treats depression |
Antiemetic | Reduces vomiting and nausea |
Antiinflammatory | Reduces inflammation |
Antimutagenic | Suppresses rate of genetic mutation |
Antineoplastic | Inhibits the growth and spread of cancerous cells |
Antinociceptive | Increases tolerance for pain |
Antioxidant | Inhibits oxidation which damages body's cells |
Antipsychotic | Tranquilizing, used to manage psychosis |
Antipyretic | Reduces or prevents fevers |
Antispasmodic | Suppresses muscle spasms |
Antiviral | Destroys viruses |
Anxiolytic | Relieves anxiety |
Bronchodilator | Opens up the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs, easing breathing |
COX inhibitor | Suppresses cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) |
Cytoprotective | Fights ulcers by increasing mucosal protection |
Estrogenic | Estrus-producing; having the properties of, or properties similar to, an estrogen |
Euphoriant | Produces euphoria, feeling of elation |
Immune potentiator | Strengthens immune system |
LO inhibitor | Inhibits lipoxygenase enzyme, can help asthma |
Sedative | Produces calming and relaxing effect |
Stimulant | Induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical function or both |
5-?-reductase inhibitor | Surpresses dihydrotestosterone, treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate) |