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Proof that Marijuana is a powerful medicine
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Marijuana contains an amazing chemical, beta-caryophyllene, and scientists have thoroughly proven that it could be used to treat pain, inflammation, atherosclerosis, and osteoporosis.

Jürg Gertsch, of ETH Zürich, and his collaborators from three other universities learned that the natural molecule can activate a protein called cannabinoid receptor type 2. When that biological button is pushed, it soothes the immune system, increases bone mass, and blocks pain signals -- without causing euphoria or interfering with the central nervous system.

Gertsch and his team published their findings on June 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. They focused on the anti-inflammatory properties of the impressive substance -- testing it on immune cells called monocytes and also in mice.
Since beta-caryophyllene seems to be powerful, occurs naturally in many foods, and does not get people high, it could turn out to be a nearly ideal medication. The organic compound is also phenomenally cheap. Sigma Aldrich sells it, in kosher form, for forty-two dollars per kilogram.


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Only one of many findings.

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It is only a matter of time until it is legal everywhere!

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We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such.  Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.

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Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 1:19 am on July 1, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such. Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.

Listen to him, he is the proof.


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Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such.  Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.
Jesus smoked weed.

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Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 11:19 pm on June 30, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such. Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.
I don't quite know whether or not to take this seriously. Marijuana is far from polluting, and this is an organic substance anyway.

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Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such. Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.
SHUT UP WITH YOUR RELIGIOUS BABBLE.  



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Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such.  Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.

so then do you not think that we should use medicine and doctors? i'm not saying that i agree with pot being used as medicine, and i'm not saying i don't believe in god- i beliveve if there is something that can help me live a healthier life, god wants me to use it

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Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 3:22 pm on June 30, 2008

Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 3:20 pm on June 30, 2008

Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such.  Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.
Jesus smoked weed.

You, sir, are a blasphemer, and will suffer for your disrespect when Judgement Day rolls around.


What is he gonna do? Smoke all the weed?

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Quote: from Fortis Obscurum at 7:51 pm on June 30, 2008

Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008

We are made in God's image, and our bodies should be treated as such.  Polluting His creations will only lead to damnation.
SHUT UP WITH YOUR RELIGIOUS BABBLE.


THANK YOU!! Really though, piss off. I roll my joints with the pages from the Bible, but anyway to the topic; yes it is just one of many findings. I find it hard to believe that cigarettes are legal but weed isn't.

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One of the many reasons to legalize it!

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lol u guys crack me up

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Marijuana is nice, good for the mind, body and soul!!!

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