Ron,
I knew exactly who your post was directed towards and posted merely to support the point you made.
Regarding the anti-inflammatory properties of marijuana, the scientific evidence I have read suggested that there are mixed results in applying the anti-inflammatory agents in marijuana to IBD:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/h...d-hope-or-hype%3famp
"While studies have shown improvement in symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea, there’s still limited evidence suggesting that cannabis use in IBD patients treats the inflammation associated with the condition."
That's consistent with all the past studies I have read about. If it were otherwise marijuana would be used in lieu of antibiotics and biologics.
Most of the real science I am familiar with suggests marijuana can be very helpful for symptoms and I indeed encouraged Jaydog to try it for symptoms. However, to use marijuana in lieu of more proven anti-inflammatory agents used to treat IBD, such as antibiotics or steroids or biological drugs, isn't the standard in the medical industry. If used, marijuana is used as a complimentary and not primary treatment. I am not aware of a cause-effect relationship being established in any study between marijuana and abatement of the inflammation that results from IBD.
I agree on all other points you have made, and I think Jaydog should try marijuana based on the studies in the link I posted above.