The endocannabinoid system is comprised of various endogenous ligands, their receptors, and a complex enzyme and transporter apparatus. Each of the components of the endocannabinoid system is involved ...

This article was originally published on The Cannabis Community and appears here with permission. The discovery of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and its effects on the human body has landed itself ...

In 1964, Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam isolated tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, from a cannabis plant. Hundreds of chemicals exist in cannabis, not just the high-inducing THC and supposed-wellness ...

At 15 years old, Sammy considered himself an expert on cannabis. When I asked what he knew about how marijuana interacts with the brain, he confidently explained, “THC activates cannabinoid receptors ...

When anxiety prompts the brain to issue an emergency alert, an internal override system known as the ECS can restore balance and calm. Researchers are hoping that a better understanding of how the ECS ...

A study reveals the involvement of the endocannabinoid system in cognitive disorders in mouse models of Down syndrome. The work identifies cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1) as a potential treatment ...

Earlier this month, researchers (Yang et al., 2020) announced that they'd pinpointed 47 gut bacteria species that were more (or less) abundant in a cohort of 156 patients diagnosed with major ...

Since it is a relatively recent scientific discovery, many traditional medical professionals are still unaware of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its crucial role in establishing balance within ...

Currently, in the United States, forty-six states and three territories have some form of a medical cannabis program. This has been a long struggle for advocates, however. Marijuana has been known to ...