Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana)' Is Good For The Skin, Scientists Find
Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 13:14
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered that our own body not only makes chemical compounds similar to the active ingredient in marijuana, but these play an important part in maintaining healthy skin. This finding on "endocannabinoids" could lead to new drugs that treat skin conditions ranging from acne to dry skin, and even skin-related tumors.
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