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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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Intelligence is the ability to avoid doing work, yet getting the work done.

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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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Listen to him, he is the proof.

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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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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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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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That just happened.

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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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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

Post edited at 3:26 pm on June 30, 2008 by writergirl

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He who is not busy being born is surely busy dying- Bob Dylan

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

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

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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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Jesus smoked weed.

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

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

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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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SHUT UP WITH YOUR RELIGIOUS BABBLE.

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