The pancreas is both an endocrine gland secreting hormones such as insulin, glucagons, and somatostatin, and a digestive organ producing digestive juices containing enzymes vital to the breakdown of food particles and their molecular absorption in the small intestine.
Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, occurs when the digestive enzymes are activated while still in the pancreas, causing the breakdown of cells while still inside the organ. The resulting irritation and inflammation cause the symptoms associated with the disease.
Rated 2.6 / 5 (How Ratings Work)
Possible to probable range of efficacy of cannabis for treatment of pancreatitis.
Based on 5 Studies from 2005 - 2017
Study Name, Description & Year
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Modulation Of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Signaling By Medicinal Cannabinoids
This study was part of two phase 2 trials using identical randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel designs. — 2017
Severity And Outcomes Of Acute Alcoholic Pancreatitis In Cannabis Users
A retrospective review — 2017
Cannabinoids Reduce Markers Of Inflammation And Fibrosis In Pancreatic Stellate Cells
Laboratory — 2008
Dual, Time-dependent Deleterious And Protective Effect Of Anandamide On The Course Of Cerulein-induced Acute Pancreatitis. Role Of Sensory Nerves
Animal study (rats) — 2008
The Cannabinoid 1 Receptor Antagonist, AM251, Prolongs The Survival Of Rats With Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Animal study (rats) — 2005