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Marijuana and Liver Inflammation

Discussion in 'Medical Marijuana Usage and Applications' started by lau, May 13, 2011.

  1. #1 lau, May 13, 2011
    Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but oh well... Recently, I've been told by Doctors that my liver is inflammed and is 2x the size it should be. I rarely drink (as I prefer to smoke weed) but just wondered if anyone knew if weed really can effect the liver, whether it is good for me to be smoking or whether it is just going to make it worse. I have been doing my research and most websites (such as 'Livestrong' and 'NHS') say not to drink alcohol or take drugs. I hope that I'm not making it worse for myself by continuing to smoke up, figured this would be the best place to ask for the truth... :)
     
  2. #2 Brenjin, May 13, 2011
    no cannabis doesn't damage the liver.

    Rather through edibles you can actually help clear your liver of toxins.

    The anti-imflammatory properties of cannabis should help as well
     
  3. #3 Storm Crow, May 13, 2011
    READ-

    Cannabinoid receptors as new targets of antifibrosing strategies during chronic liver diseases. (abst - 2007)
    CB2 receptors as new therapeutic targets for liver... [Br J Pharmacol. 2008] - PubMed result

    Cannabinoid receptors as novel therapeutic targets for the management of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (full - 2008)
    Cannabinoid receptors as novel therapeutic targets for the management of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - EM|consulte

    Regression of Fibrosis after Chronic Stimulation of Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor in Cirrhotic Rats (full - 2008)
    Regression of Fibrosis after Chronic Stimulation of Cannabinoid CB2 Receptor in Cirrhotic Rats

    CB2 receptors as new therapeutic targets for liver diseases. (full - 2008)
    CB2 receptors as new therapeutic targets for liver diseases


    You should be looking for high CBD cannabis. CBD activates the CB2 receptors. High CBD cannabis will not get you as high, but it is better for your liver.


    Granny
     
  4. #4 cball, May 14, 2011

    yep...when I have some mj to medicate, I have less proteins in my urine, blood test have better results...and other symptoms I have, are eased (pain, swelling, nausea...+more). Not a cure (no cure for what I have), but I find it easier to live with then taking man made chemicals.
     

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