THC is the world\u2019s most well-known cannabinoid. It\u2019s the part of weed that gets people intoxicated, and it possesses medical properties, too. And, as far as we know, only cannabis produces THC; no other plant on the planet makes this wondrous compound.<\/p>\n
Yet there\u2019s another compound found exclusively in cannabis, but it\u2019s not nearly as famous as THC. That compound is cannflavin B \u2013 which is a flavonoid<\/u><\/a>, not a cannabinoid. And even though cannflavin B doesn\u2019t get people lit, a new study suggests that this flavonoid can also help kill cancer cells, just like THC<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n The study, published recently in the journal Frontiers in Oncology<\/em><\/u><\/a>, found that cannflavin B worked especially well against pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers known: A diagnosis is essentially a death sentence, with a dismal 8 percent survival rate, even with the latest developments in chemotherapy, radiation therapies, and surgeries. <\/p>\n Pancreatic cancer is especially lethal since the pancreas\u2019s functions are essential to human health, and the human body contains only one pancreas. The pancreas releases hormones that raise and lower blood sugar levels. Without it, the body cannot balance how much sugar is being processed, eventually leading to nerve death and permanent organ failure. <\/p>\n \u201cThe findings demonstrate the potential for this new cannabis derivative in the treatment of both localized and advanced pancreatic cancer,\u201d the study\u2019s authors wrote<\/u><\/a>. \u201cThe results justify further studies to optimize therapy outcomes toward clinical translation.\u201d<\/p>\n How does cannflavin B fight pancreatic cancer? According to the study, the molecule not only causes some of the cancer cells to \u201ccommit suicide\u201d through a process called apoptosis, it also enhances the effectiveness of common chemo- and radiation therapies, as well. So, basically, cannflavin B could synergistically improve both medical marijuana and conventional cancer treatments simultaneously.<\/p>\n Gallery \u2014 Weed Porn and Cannabis Up-Close:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n