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Outportgrower · 11-03-2009, 01:03 PM

Two companies are doing research on the multivariate uses of cannabis sativa -- marijuana. This is serious research, done correctly, and taken seriously by the medical and research community.

Cannabis Science Inc., is studying the potential of the phytocannabanoids in marijuana being a preventative of death by asphyxiation due to inflammation of the lungs in H1N1(swine flu) and other flus. Naturally occurring in the body, endocannabanoids control the inflammation. Phytocannabanoids from marijuana can mimic and enhance that response. The human body does not recognize a difference in the two molecules because they are so structurally similar.

GW Pharmaceuticals entered into an exclusive agreement with Dr. Mike Cawthorne at the University of Buckingham, England, to study the effects of cannabanoids and phytomedicines on type two diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Dr. Cawthorne was instrumental in the development of Avandia for diabetes treatment at SmithKline Beecham.

GW has already passed phase three trials for another drug called Sativex that is used in the treatment of spasticity due to Multiple Sclerosis.
I worked with Fred Bennington at the University of Alabama in Birmingham briefly. Fred was an undergrade who worked with Woodward and Fiescher on the diene and triene rules. (If you are not a chemist it would take too long to explain. Take my word for it this is important to organic chemistry.) Bennington did not have Ph.D.but taught as one because he was that good a natural products chemist. Fred was instrumental in defining the structure of phytocannabanoids.

I doubt there will be a surge in people applying for medical marijuana in the parts of the US where it is legal on the basis of having H1N1, MS, or diabetes because you just cannot fake the symptoms.

https://www.gwpharm.com/
https://www.pharmalive.com/News/index...&categoryid=40
https://www.gwpharm.com/news_press_re...ss/2009-06-16/
https://www.gwpharm.com/news_press_re...ss/2009-05-20/
https://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-...16-701181.html

**Skip** · 11-03-2009, 05:37 PM

No, it's NOT true. From what I've been able to determine, Cannabis Science Inc., is just a stock scam. Nearly everyday the company issues a new press release with some outrageous claim for medical mj.

Steve Cubby, a marijuana activist co-founded this company, then quit when he realized the executives were engaged in a stock scam. You can read his scathing critique of his own company online.

GW Pharmaceuticals, on the other hand is real British company with real products on the market. They've been around for a decade or more and have really done a lot of research and marketing.

A couple of your links don't work, only the ones to GW Pharma work. Wonder why...

MarquisBlack · 11-03-2009, 06:42 PM

Sounded a little far out to me as well, thanks for clearing that up, Skip.

Mr.Bill · 11-04-2009, 05:01 PM

HaHa! Get em Skip

11-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#1
Outportgrower Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 212	Marijuana treatment for H1N1, Diabetes, and MS - it is true Two companies are doing research on the multivariate uses of cannabis sativa -- marijuana. This is serious research, done correctly, and taken seriously by the medical and research community. Cannabis Science Inc., is studying the potential of the phytocannabanoids in marijuana being a preventative of death by asphyxiation due to inflammation of the lungs in H1N1(swine flu) and other flus. Naturally occurring in the body, endocannabanoids control the inflammation. Phytocannabanoids from marijuana can mimic and enhance that response. The human body does not recognize a difference in the two molecules because they are so structurally similar. GW Pharmaceuticals entered into an exclusive agreement with Dr. Mike Cawthorne at the University of Buckingham, England, to study the effects of cannabanoids and phytomedicines on type two diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Dr. Cawthorne was instrumental in the development of Avandia for diabetes treatment at SmithKline Beecham. GW has already passed phase three trials for another drug called Sativex that is used in the treatment of spasticity due to Multiple Sclerosis. I worked with Fred Bennington at the University of Alabama in Birmingham briefly. Fred was an undergrade who worked with Woodward and Fiescher on the diene and triene rules. (If you are not a chemist it would take too long to explain. Take my word for it this is important to organic chemistry.) Bennington did not have Ph.D.but taught as one because he was that good a natural products chemist. Fred was instrumental in defining the structure of phytocannabanoids. I doubt there will be a surge in people applying for medical marijuana in the parts of the US where it is legal on the basis of having H1N1, MS, or diabetes because you just cannot fake the symptoms. https://www.gwpharm.com/ https://www.pharmalive.com/News/index...&categoryid=40 https://www.gwpharm.com/news_press_re...ss/2009-06-16/ https://www.gwpharm.com/news_press_re...ss/2009-05-20/ https://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-...16-701181.html __________________ And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth. (Genesis 1:29)\ In Canada - Be legal https://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/index-eng.php
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11-03-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
Skip Let's Get Small! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,456	No, it's NOT true. From what I've been able to determine, Cannabis Science Inc., is just a stock scam. Nearly everyday the company issues a new press release with some outrageous claim for medical mj. Steve Cubby, a marijuana activist co-founded this company, then quit when he realized the executives were engaged in a stock scam. You can read his scathing critique of his own company online. GW Pharmaceuticals, on the other hand is real British company with real products on the market. They've been around for a decade or more and have really done a lot of research and marketing. A couple of your links don't work, only the ones to GW Pharma work. Wonder why... __________________ "America's freedom lies in cannabis." - feltonmuggs "Prohibition is the gateway to fascism." - Treewizard
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MarquisBlack St. Elsewhere Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,877	Sounded a little far out to me as well, thanks for clearing that up, Skip. __________________ All I ever wanted to be in life was a Super Saiyan..
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11-04-2009, 05:01 PM	#4
Mr.Bill Either you Do or you Don't Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 525	HaHa! Get em Skip __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You sharpen the human appetite to the point where it can split atoms with its desire; You build egos the size of cathedrals; fiber-optically connect the world to every eager impulse; Grease even the dullest dreams with these dollar-green, gold-plated fantasies, until every human becomes an aspiring emperor, becomes his own God... And where can you go from there?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Testing Chamber(Current) 2012 Journal ~SB~
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