How and where to invest, however, is not that simple. An article titled “Investing in International Cannabis Markets” in CannaTech (http://nnw.fm/c4bhR) offers some advice to potential investors.
The endocannabinoid system plays an essential mediating role in several physiologic systems, and receptors can be found throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. Plant-based cannabinoids may offer a more natural way of treating various diseases including multiple sclerosis, arthritis, hypertension, memory loss, pediatric epilepsy and neuropathic pain (http://nnw.fm/vXU7K).
Medically beneficial cannabis oil formulations are being researched by Algae Dynamics by way of partnerships with two major universities. The company has signed a research and product development agreement with the University of Waterloo (http://nnw.fm/NLy8a) for a three-year, $600,000 program to investigate the use of cannabis oil in the treatment of colorectal, pancreas, breast and prostate cancers.
A four-year, C$1,000,000 agreement with the University of Western Ontario (http://nnw.fm/A2wdw) will fund research and product development on the use of cannabis derivatives as novel pharmacotherapies for mental health diseases such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia.