-- Posted by marshmellowman at 3:18 pm on June 30, 2008 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. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008 Only one of many findings. -- Posted by Fortis Obscurum at 3:19 pm on June 30, 2008 It is only a matter of time until it is legal everywhere! -- Posted by 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. -- Posted by erolimo at 3:20 pm on June 30, 2008 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. -- Posted by 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. -- Posted by marshmellowman at 3:21 pm on June 30, 2008 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. -- Posted by Fortis Obscurum at 3:21 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.   -- Posted by writergirl at 3:22 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. 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 -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 3:23 pm on June 30, 2008 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? -- Posted by motorhead113 at 3:24 pm on June 30, 2008 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. -- Posted by PhoenixFire613 at 3:25 pm on June 30, 2008 One of the many reasons to legalize it! -- Posted by oridniv at 3:25 pm on June 30, 2008 lol u guys crack me up -- Posted by La Motta at 3:26 pm on June 30, 2008 Marijuana is nice, good for the mind, body and soul!!! -- Posted by drifting at 3:27 pm on June 30, 2008 Quote: from BibleThumper48 at 6:19 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. You take Tylenol, dont you? Had a vaccination? Ever been treated with any sort of modern medicine?   More and more Im beginning to realize that large corporations are the reason marijuana is not legal. Marijuana produces one of the highest grade ethanol fuels, so of course the oil companies dont want it to be legal for industrial uses, because that would be bad for them. It can be used to treat all sorts of ailments, with less longterm effects to the body than Tylenol, and certainly less than drugs such as codeine (which is made out of opium). Its also not physically addicting like many pharmaceuticals. The only reason things like codeine are legal, and marijuana isnt, is because BigPharma knows that they wouldnt be able to keep control over marijuana. They would have to many competitors, simply because its easy to grow, and can be used in its raw form. So, BigPharma and oil companies basically own our politics (at least in the US). If somethings bad for either of those industries, it will be squashed, regardless of how helpful it might be to the rest of the country. Edit: Fixed misspellings. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 3:29 pm on June 30, 2008 Quote: from motorhead113 at 3:24 pm on June 30, 2008 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. When you look at the economics of it all, its not that surprising. Marijuana can be used as a safer and cheaper alternative to many medications and hemp can be used for thousands upon thousands of products. While cotton dries up and kills the ground, cannabis actually replenishes it. There are so many reasons why its better its no wonder they are afraid of it. It has so many uses, companies would loose billions if it was utilized to its fullest potential. It may even be our answer to the oil crisis. Hemp can be used for biodiesel -- Posted by metacarPi at 3:30 pm on June 30, 2008 weed is awesome. :] -- Posted by motorhead113 at 3:36 pm on June 30, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 7:59 pm on June 30, 2008 Quote: from motorhead113 at 3:24 pm on June 30, 2008 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. When you look at the economics of it all, its not that surprising. Marijuana can be used as a safer and cheaper alternative to many medications and hemp can be used for thousands upon thousands of products. While cotton dries up and kills the ground, cannabis actually replenishes it. There are so many reasons why its better its no wonder they are afraid of it. It has so many uses, companies would loose billions if it was utilized to its fullest potential. It may even be our answer to the oil crisis. Hemp can be used for biodiesel Exactly. Pot is the answer people. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 3:38 pm on June 30, 2008 United Hemp States of America ftw -- Posted by plumc0la at 3:42 pm on June 30, 2008 lets all just get high on...LIFE!! haha jk