Cannabidiol as an antibiotic discovered
Cannabidiol is a compound without a psychoactive effect that is obtained from Cannabis. It is used for the treatment of epilepsy. Now a new study shows that the substance acts against bacteria and is thus an Alternative to conventional antibiotics could be.
So far, the potential of Cannabidiol have not been studied as an antibiotic, thoroughly. Now it has been found, however, that the substance of certain bacteria inhibits species such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can lead to serious infections. The report by researchers at the annual conference of the American society for Microbiology in San Francisco.
In the experiments Cannabidiol was similar to that in effect as established antibiotics, for example Vancomycin. In the study, the superficial application of synthetic Cannabidiol in a number of skin diseases has been studied. It showed that a variety of bacteria, including those that have become compared with other antibiotics, have been killed. Even after prolonged treatment, the efficacy remained of Cannabidiol receive.
"In view of the demonstrated anti-inflammatory effect of Cannabidiol, the existing safety data in humans and the potential for different routes of Administration the substance is a promising new antibiotic that further investigation ist" value;, Dr Blaskovich said.
Of particular importance is that Cannabidiol retained in the experiments, its activity against bacteria that have become compared with other common antibiotics. Also in an extended application, which leads to a resistance to Vancomycin or Daptomycin, have not lost the drug effectiveness. In addition, Cannabidiol against biofilms was effective, the difficult-to-treat infections may lead.
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