CBD Oil and Coronavirus

I thought it worth starting a new thread as I am starting to see some quite interesting snippets about the Covid -19 virus and the anti inflammatory properties of CBD.

1. It appears that the key mortality threat from Coronavirus relates to lung inflammation.
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-02-29/how-this-coronavirus-kills-its-victims

2. "Steroids could do more harm than good in treating coronavirus"

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200206110703.htm

3. China has backed the use of Roche's Actemera which is an anti inflammatory drug. https://www.pmlive.com/pharma_news/china_backs_use_of_roches_actemra_for_coronavirus_1328014

"China backs use of Roche’s Actemra for coronavirus anti-inflammatory drug will be used in patients with lung complications. RocheChina has given a green light to use Roche’s anti-inflammatory drug Actemra in Coronavirus patients with lung complications as it tries to find ways to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak."

Some CBD oil research/commentary.......

4. Cannabidiol, a non-psychotropic plant-derived cannabinoid, decreases inflammation in a murine model of acute lung injury: role for the adenosine A(2A) receptor.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22265864

6. Cannabidiol improves lung function and inflammation in mice submitted to LPS-induced acute lung injury.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25356537

7. CBD effect on COPD .(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

"Some research has also shown that the cannabinoids found in cannabis can have bronchodilatory effects, thereby decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. One study found that cannabinoids’ activation of the CB1 receptor inhibits contraction of the smooth muscle surrounding the lungs to dilate the bronchial tubes and further open up the airways."

"CBD has a potent anti-inflammatory effect and also improves lung function, suggesting it could be a useful therapeutic tool for the treatment of inflammatory lung diseases."

https://echoconnection.org/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-medical-cannabis-and-cbd-research-overview/

8. From Marketwatch re CBD/Coronavirus

"....has numerous important properties that address issues felt by individuals who contract the illness, experts said. CBD may not be a cure for Cornavirus, but if offers anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. These are significant for people who contract the coronavirus and become nauseas, vomit, and experience any inflammation. Also, CBD is known to reduce stress and anxiety issues. All of these properties are helpful in fighting the disease. The coronavirus (COVID19) could become a worldwide pandemic.

May be interesting to keep a close watch on a potential "anti - inflammatory" link...