Study Finds Whole-Plant Medicines More Effective Than CBD-Only Extracts
As the popularity of cannabis products continues to grow, researchers are constantly exploring the benefits of different types of cannabis extracts. One of the most popular cannabis extracts is CBD, which is believed to have a variety of health benefits. However, a recent study has found that whole-plant medicines may be more effective than CBD-only extracts.
At our company, we have been closely following the developments in the cannabis industry and we believe it is important to stay up to date with the latest research. In this article, we will delve into the study that found whole-plant medicines to be more effective than CBD-only extracts.
The Study
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Jerusalem and was published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacy. The researchers conducted a series of tests on both whole-plant medicines and CBD-only extracts to determine their effectiveness in treating a variety of conditions.
The results of the study were surprising. The researchers found that the whole-plant medicines were more effective than CBD-only extracts in treating a variety of conditions, including inflammation, pain, and anxiety. The study concluded that the combination of all the cannabinoids and other compounds found in the whole plant extract created a synergistic effect that enhanced the medicinal properties of the plant.
Why Whole-Plant Medicines Are More Effective
There are several reasons why whole-plant medicines may be more effective than CBD-only extracts. Firstly, whole-plant medicines contain all the cannabinoids and other compounds found in the cannabis plant, whereas CBD-only extracts only contain one cannabinoid – CBD. This means that whole-plant medicines have a broader range of therapeutic benefits than CBD-only extracts.
Secondly, the different compounds in the cannabis plant work together in what is known as the entourage effect. The entourage effect is the synergistic interaction between different cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds in the plant. This interaction enhances the medicinal properties of the plant and makes it more effective in treating a variety of conditions.
Thirdly, CBD-only extracts are often isolated from the cannabis plant using harsh chemicals and processes, which can strip away some of the beneficial compounds found in the plant. Whole-plant medicines, on the other hand, are usually extracted using gentler methods that preserve all the compounds in the plant.
Conclusion
The recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Jerusalem has found that whole-plant medicines may be more effective than CBD-only extracts. The study found that the combination of all the cannabinoids and other compounds in the whole plant extract created a synergistic effect that enhanced the medicinal properties of the plant. This is known as the entourage effect and is the reason why whole-plant medicines are more effective than CBD-only extracts.
