Cannabinoids are bioactive compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant – the source of hemp and marijuana. Evidence suggests they help treat addiction, prevent seizures in certain seizure disorders, and reduce inflammation. A new study in mice shows that cannabinoids relieve pain as effectively as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while also promoting bone fracture healing. Researchers studied the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) on bone healing in mice that had experienced a fractured tibia (a lower leg bone). They injected the mice with cannabinoids (CBD or ... nsaid cannabinoid bone