GWPH - A Cannabis Compound Could Be a Superbug Fighter
Scientists at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, say they have uncovered some encouraging findings that cannabis may be effective in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as superbugs. Researchers at the Canadian university found that a lesser-known cannabinoid compound, cannabigerol (CBG), was successful in killing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a very common superbug found in hospitals.
In a study that is not yet public, researchers were able to use CBG to cure MRSA in mice. MRSA is particularly concerning since the bacteria is resistant to many antibiotics and can be very difficult to treat.
But scientists cautioned that it's still too early for any conclusions. The lead researcher on the study, Eric Brown, said, "There is much work to do to explore the potential of the cannabinoids as antibiotics from the safety standpoint."