Compounds found in cannabis prevent the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, from penetrating healthy human cells.The findings were published in natural products magazine.

Cannabidiolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) are two compounds commonly found in cannabis that have the potential to fight the virus that causes COVID-19. During a chemical screening process, OSU researchers combined the spike protein found on the virus and blocked a step the pathogen uses to infect humans.

The study was conducted in a laboratory setting and did not involve human trials. These compounds are effective against SARS-CoV-2 alpha and beta variants.

“These cannabinoids are orally bioavailable and have a long history of safe use in humans, both in isolation and in cannabis extracts, for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection,” said the study’s authors. potential.”

Hemp, also known as hemp, is used in everything from food to fiber to fuel. Its versatility extends to healthcare.

Currently researching as potential treatment For Alzheimer’s disease, loss of appetite, Crohn’s disease, cancer and many other diseases.

This isn’t the first study to look at cannabinoids as a potential treatment for the novel coronavirus.

Nadav Eyal, CEO, Eybna Technologies published research The effectiveness of the cannabis terpene formulation NT-VRL in treating or preventing the infection of the disease that causes COVID-19 was detailed last year.

“We came up with a formula with 30 different terpenes,” Eyal said. “The NFT-VRL formulation blocks the penetration of the coronavirus into cells.”

Terpenes are hydrocarbons found in essential oils of plants such as cannabis. They are responsible for the unique smell and taste of each plant. Eyal’s research has also linked these compounds to therapeutic effects.

“We were able to show that the terpenes themselves are not just smell and taste, but that they are actually effective and have their own medical value. So this is very important to discuss how we can basically make the cannabis plant into a real medicine, “Eyal said.

Eybna’s research is now in human trials.To learn more about this discovery, listen to Eyal’s interview on Episode 71 Cannabis Tech Talk or read his profile in the winter issue Cannabis and Technology Today.