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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. 
WIRED link | Published findings Discuss.
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MushroomSatsujin
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Only one of many findings.
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Fortis Obscurum
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It is only a matter of time until it is legal everywhere!
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BibleThumper48
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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 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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And you, demon, what do you have faith in?
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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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PhoenixFire613
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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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