Study-context terms explain dose, route, formulation, timing, and endpoint.
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Route of administration
How oral, inhaled, topical, sublingual, and other routes change interpretation.
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Route of administration explains vocabulary used across the cannabinoid encyclopedia. The definition orients the reader; exact rows and related pages carry the source-backed claims.
59 direct sources linked to approved workbench claims. PubMed 39204082
104 nearby evidence rows and 104 nearby source links.
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What it means here
Route of administration is used in this encyclopedia as a study context term. How oral, inhaled, topical, sublingual, and other routes change interpretation.
Study-context terms explain the conditions around a source: route, dose, formulation, timing, population, model, duration, and endpoint.
Also searched as: inhaled, oral, route, sublingual, topical.
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What this term can currently point to
Direct approved claim rows linked to this dictionary term. PubMed 39204082
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Exact Evidence Rows
Approved source-backed rows linked to this term
70 exact rows
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Evidence Group
Preliminary Human
21 exact rows / 16 sources
Evidence row 4 / uses term
CBN decreases Overall sleep disturbance.
preliminary human / low confidence.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Melatonin and Three Formulations of Floraworks Proprietary TruCBN for Improving Sleep PubMed 39204082
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Evidence row 5 / uses term
CBN no detected effect on Side effect frequency.
preliminary human / low confidence.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Melatonin and Three Formulations of Floraworks Proprietary TruCBN for Improving Sleep PubMed 39204082
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Evidence row 6 / uses term
CBN no detected effect on Wake after sleep onset.
preliminary human / moderate confidence.
Cannabinol for acute treatment of insomnia disorder in a randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial PubMed 41698831
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Evidence row 15 / uses term
CBN associated with Adverse events.
preliminary human / low confidence.
Cannabinol for acute treatment of insomnia disorder in a randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial PubMed 41698831
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Evidence row 28 / uses term
CBD studied for Anxiety-related outcomes.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Evaluation of the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of nanodispersible cannabidiol oral solution (150 mg/mL) versus placebo in mild to moderate anxiety subjects: A double blind multicenter randomized clinical trial. PubMed 38797087
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Evidence row 60 / uses term
CBD studied for Anxiety-related outcomes.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Effect of Preoperative Oral Cannabidiol-Rich Cannabis Extract on Anxiety and Postoperative Pain after Endodontic Treatment: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. PubMed 39505200
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Evidence row 62 / uses term
CBD studied for Anxiety-related outcomes.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Oral Cannabis Extract for Secondary Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Final Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II/III Trial. PubMed 39151115
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Evidence row 233 / uses term
THC studied for Cannabinoids and nausea/vomiting research outcomes.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Oral Cannabis Extract for Secondary Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Final Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II/III Trial. PubMed 39151115
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Evidence row 368 / uses term
CBD modulates endocannabinoid enzyme activity or metabolic mechanisms.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Observed Impact of Long-Term Consumption of Oral Cannabidiol on Liver Function in Healthy Adults. PubMed 34918948
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Evidence row 398 / uses term
CBD studied for Pain-related outcomes.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
The Effectiveness of Topical Cannabidiol Oil in Symptomatic Relief of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities. PubMed 31793418
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Evidence row 401 / uses term
CBD studied for Pain-related outcomes.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Oral capsules of tetra-hydro-cannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and their combination in peripheral neuropathic pain treatment. PubMed 36571471
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Evidence row 409 / uses term
CBD studied for Sleep.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Acute Effects of Oral Cannabinoids on Sleep and High-Density EEG in Insomnia: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. PubMed 40631525
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Evidence row 414 / uses term
CBD studied for Sleep.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Evaluating possible 'next day' impairment in insomnia patients administered an oral medicinal cannabis product by night: a pilot randomized controlled trial. PubMed 38758300
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Evidence row 450 / uses term
THC studied for Cardiovascular risk.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
The effects of combinations of intranasal cocaine, smoked marijuana, and task performance on heart rate and blood pressure. PubMed 2162543
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Evidence row 469 / uses term
THC studied for Cognition and memory.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Cognitive and subjective dose-response effects of acute oral Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in infrequent cannabis users. PubMed 12373420
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Evidence row 482 / uses term
THC studied for Nausea and vomiting.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Oral Cannabis Extract for Secondary Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Final Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II/III Trial. PubMed 39151115
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Evidence row 500 / uses term
THC studied for Sleep.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Acute Effects of Oral Cannabinoids on Sleep and High-Density EEG in Insomnia: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. PubMed 40631525
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Evidence row 612 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Evaluation of Biophysical Parameters of the Skin of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis After Application of an Ointment Containing 30% Cannabidiol and 5% Cannabigerol. PubMed 40124934
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Evidence row 717 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Broad-spectrum bactericidal synergy of silver-cannabichromene-cannabigerol triple combinations against healthcare-associated pathogens. PubMed 41983582
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Evidence row 745 / uses term
THCV studied for safety, tolerability, adverse-event, impairment, THC-interaction, or formulation-specific concerns.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
A Two-Phase, Dose-Ranging, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Safety and Preliminary Test of Acute Effects of Oral Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabivarin in Healthy Participants. PubMed 37721990
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Evidence row 1173 / uses term
LEA studied for LEA biology, metabolism, physiology, or safety-relevant mechanisms.
preliminary human / very_low confidence.
Oral ibuprofen differentially affects plasma and sweat lipid mediator profiles in healthy adult males. PubMed 29778785
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Evidence Group
Insufficient
22 exact rows / 20 sources
Evidence row 141 / uses term
CBDA studied for nausea-related or inflammation-related outcomes.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Serum cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and their native acid derivatives after transdermal application of a low-THC Cannabis sativa extract in beagles. PubMed 32735381
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Evidence row 226 / uses term
CBD modulates endocannabinoid enzyme activity or metabolic mechanisms.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Short-term repeated oral intake of low dose cannabidiol: effects on liver enzyme activity and creatinine concentration during intense exercise. PubMed 39630203
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Evidence row 333 / uses term
THC studied for safety, risk, adverse-event, or formulation-specific concerns.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Acid-Catalyzed Conversion of Cannabidiol to Tetrahydrocannabinols: En Route to Demystifying Manufacturing Processes and Controlling the Reaction Outcomes. PubMed 40250991
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Evidence row 340 / uses term
CBD studied for safety, risk, adverse-event, or formulation-specific concerns.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Cannabidiol in Skin Health: A Comprehensive Review of Topical Applications in Dermatology and Cosmetic Science. PubMed 41008526
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Evidence row 463 / uses term
THC studied for Cognition and memory.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Developing a phone-based measure of impairment after acute oral ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol. PubMed 31407943
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Evidence row 491 / uses term
THC studied for Appetite and metabolic outcomes.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Dronabinol oral solution in the management of anorexia and weight loss in AIDS and cancer. PubMed 29670357
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Evidence row 609 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Cannabidiol and Cannabigerol Exert Antimicrobial Activity without Compromising Skin Microbiota. PubMed 36768709
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Evidence row 615 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Minor Cannabinoids as Inhibitors of Skin Inflammation: Chemical Synthesis and Biological Evaluation. PubMed 38889235
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Evidence row 618 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Design, synthesis, and biological profiling of fluorinated cannabidiol and cannabigerol derivatives as promising therapeutic agents. PubMed 41645347
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Evidence row 701 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
The Potential of Cannabichromene (CBC) as a Therapeutic Agent. PubMed 38777605
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Evidence row 702 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Therapeutic Potential of Minor Cannabinoids in Dermatological Diseases-A Synthetic Review. PubMed 37630401
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Evidence row 705 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Cannabigerol and Cannabicyclol Block SARS-CoV-2 Cell Fusion. PubMed 38885660
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Evidence row 706 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Minor Cannabinoids as Inhibitors of Skin Inflammation: Chemical Synthesis and Biological Evaluation. PubMed 38889235
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Evidence row 709 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Cannabis-Based Phytocannabinoids: Overview, Mechanism of Action, Therapeutic Application, Production, and Affecting Environmental Factors. PubMed 39457041
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Evidence row 710 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Cannabinoids as Antibacterial Agents: A Systematic and Critical Review of In Vitro Efficacy Against Streptococcus and Staphylococcus. PubMed 39596719
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Evidence row 714 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Geotemporospatial and causal inferential epidemiological overview and survey of USA cannabis, cannabidiol and cannabinoid genotoxicity expressed in cancer incidence 2003-2017: part 1 - continuous bivariate analysis. PubMed 35354487
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Evidence row 715 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Design and synthesis of amphiphilic cannabichromene derivatives with antimicrobial potential. PubMed 41202683
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Evidence row 716 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Targeting the antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of non-psychotropic Cannabis sativa L.: a comparison with chemotype V. PubMed 41121423
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Evidence row 718 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Synthetic Pathways to Non-Psychotropic Phytocannabinoids as Promising Molecules to Develop Novel Antibiotics: A Review. PubMed 37514074
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Evidence row 719 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Spent Material Extractives from Hemp Hydrodistillation as an Underexplored Source of Antimicrobial Cannabinoids. PubMed 38927152
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Evidence row 1045 / uses term
CBD modulates TRPA1.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Systematic Review on Transdermal/Topical Cannabidiol Trials: A Reconsidered Way Forward. PubMed 35605018
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Evidence row 1057 / uses term
CBD modulates TRPM8.
insufficient / very_low confidence.
Systematic Review on Transdermal/Topical Cannabidiol Trials: A Reconsidered Way Forward. PubMed 35605018
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Evidence Group
Preclinical
9 exact rows / 6 sources
Evidence row 172 / uses term
Delta-8 THC studied for safety, adverse-event, impairment, or formulation-specific concerns.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Toxicological Evaluation and Pain Assessment of Four Minor Cannabinoids Following 14-Day Oral Administration in Rats. PubMed 37721989
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Evidence row 191 / uses term
CBD studied for pregnancy, lactation, pediatric, adolescent, or developmental contexts.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Oral Consumption of Cannabidiol During Pregnancy Alters Behavior in Mouse Offspring. PubMed 41840986
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Evidence row 223 / uses term
Cannabinoids studied for safety, risk, adverse-event, or formulation-specific concerns.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Increased vulnerability to atrial and ventricular arrhythmias caused by different types of inhaled tobacco or marijuana products. PubMed 36603937
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Evidence row 607 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
The antinociceptive activity and mechanism of action of cannabigerol. PubMed 36916438
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Evidence row 644 / uses term
CBC studied for safety, tolerability, adverse-event, impairment, toxicity, or formulation-specific concerns.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Toxicological Evaluation and Pain Assessment of Four Minor Cannabinoids Following 14-Day Oral Administration in Rats. PubMed 37721989
Claim or source metadata contains an explicit term marker.
Evidence row 703 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of membrane-active cannabichromene derivatives as potent antibacterial agents. PubMed 40580638
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Evidence row 704 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
The antinociceptive activity and mechanism of action of cannabigerol. PubMed 36916438
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Evidence row 720 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Biological activity of cannabichromene, its homologs and isomers. PubMed 7298870
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Evidence row 744 / uses term
THCV studied for safety, tolerability, adverse-event, impairment, THC-interaction, or formulation-specific concerns.
preclinical / very_low confidence.
Toxicological Evaluation and Pain Assessment of Four Minor Cannabinoids Following 14-Day Oral Administration in Rats. PubMed 37721989
Claim or source metadata contains an explicit term marker.
Evidence Group
Mechanistic or Pharmacological
18 exact rows / 17 sources
Evidence row 165 / uses term
CBDA studied for safety, adverse-event, impairment, or formulation-specific concerns.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Physiological effect and pharmacokinetic evaluation of combined oral administration of cannabidiolic acid and cannabigerolic acid in dogs. PubMed 41822224
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Evidence row 562 / uses term
CBG studied for safety, tolerability, adverse-event, impairment, toxicity, or formulation-specific concerns.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Single dose and chronic oral administration of cannabigerol and cannabigerolic acid-rich hemp extract in fed and fasted dogs: Physiological effect and pharmacokinetic evaluation. PubMed 35246858
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Evidence row 606 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Exploring Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabigerol (CBG) Safety Profile and Skincare Potential. PubMed 39596290
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Evidence row 608 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Targeting Vascular and Inflammatory Crosstalk: Cannabigerol as a Dual-Pathway Modulator in Rosacea. PubMed 40725084
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Evidence row 610 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
In Vitro and Clinical Evaluation of Cannabigerol (CBG) Produced via Yeast Biosynthesis: A Cannabinoid with a Broad Range of Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Health-Boosting Properties. PubMed 35056807
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Evidence row 611 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cannabigerol In Vitro and In Vivo Are Mediated Through the JAK/STAT/NFκB Signaling Pathway. PubMed 39851511
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Evidence row 613 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Mannich-type modifications of (-)-cannabidiol and (-)-cannabigerol leading to new, bioactive derivatives. PubMed 37949940
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Evidence row 614 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Skin cells protection against UVA radiation - The comparison of various antioxidants and viability tests. PubMed 39647320
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Evidence row 616 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
The Anti-Inflammatory Action of Cannabigerol Accompanied by the Antioxidant Effect of 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid in UVA-Irradiated Human Keratinocytes. PubMed 37652708
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Evidence row 617 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
A new cannabigerol derivative, LE-127/2, induces autophagy mediated cell death in human cutaneous melanoma cells. PubMed 39357769
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Evidence row 619 / uses term
CBG studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Differential effectiveness of selected non-psychotropic phytocannabinoids on human sebocyte functions implicates their introduction in dry/seborrhoeic skin and acne treatment. PubMed 27094344
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Evidence row 651 / uses term
CBC studied for safety, tolerability, adverse-event, impairment, toxicity, or formulation-specific concerns.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Pharmacokinetic and Safety Evaluation of Various Oral Doses of a Novel 1:20 THC:CBD Cannabis Herbal Extract in Dogs. PubMed 33134364
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Evidence row 700 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Cannabinoids: Therapeutic Applications, Mechanisms, and Challenges in Modern Medicine. PubMed 42163693
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Evidence row 707 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Differential effectiveness of selected non-psychotropic phytocannabinoids on human sebocyte functions implicates their introduction in dry/seborrhoeic skin and acne treatment. PubMed 27094344
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Evidence row 708 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Cannabichromene as a Novel Inhibitor of Th2 Cytokine and JAK/STAT Pathway Activation in Atopic Dermatitis Models. PubMed 39769302
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Evidence row 711 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Effects of Rare Phytocannabinoids on the Endocannabinoid System of Human Keratinocytes. PubMed 35628241
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Evidence row 712 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Cannabidiol and Minor Phytocannabinoids: A Preliminary Study to Assess Their Anti-Melanoma, Anti-Melanogenic, and Anti-Tyrosinase Properties. PubMed 37242431
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Evidence row 713 / uses term
CBC studied for Skin and inflammatory dermatology.
mechanistic or pharmacological / very_low confidence.
Rare Phytocannabinoids Exert Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Human Keratinocytes via the Endocannabinoid System and MAPK Signaling Pathway. PubMed 36769042
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