Leafy Greens & Diabetes
β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a terpene present in cannabis as well as many dark green, leafy vegetables. This CB2 activator could be beneficial in treating many problems associated with type 2 diabetes.
The kidneys are a workhorse of the body, filtering nutrients from toxins. Oily cannabinoids like THC and CBD slip out of the kidneys’ filtration system, but they stop to interact with cannabinoid receptors that regulate kidney function. Researchers in British Columbia review information about cannabis use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
In compiling a list of conditions that CBD may help, we examined hundreds of peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.