Cannabinoids
Cannabis is contrived of hundreds of natural components known as cannabinoids. The most common and most prevalent cannabinoids are THC and CBD. Cannabinoids can each have a diferent effect on the body. Most cannabinoids are beleived to be non-psychoactive like CBD, CBC, and CBG. In contrast, THC carries psychoactive characteristics in varying degrees along with stronger pain releif benefits.
Understandong the benefits of differing cannabinoids can be important when choosing medical cannabis that is right for you.
The Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system is a network of cell receptors that responds to cannabinoids. The human body (along with all animals; including vertebrates and invertebrates) have an Endocannabinoid System. The ECS is involved in several psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. It is comprised of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors (i.e. CB1 and CB2). These receptors are mostly found in the brain but also show up in the immune cells, liver and lungs. This system is what helps with pain and inflammation regulation along with total body homeostasis.
Cannabinoids
Cannabis is contrived of hundreds of natural components known as cannabinoids. The most common and most prevalent cannabinoids are THC and CBD. Cannabinoids can each have a diferent effect on the body. Most cannabinoids are beleived to be non-psychoactive like CBD, CBC, and CBG. In contrast, THC carries psychoactive characteristics in varying degrees along with stronger pain releif benefits.
Understandong the benefits of differing cannabinoids can be important when choosing medical cannabis that is right for you.
The Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system is a network of cell receptors that responds to cannabinoids. The human body (along with all animals; including vertebrates and invertebrates) have an Endocannabinoid System. The ECS is involved in several psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. It is comprised of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors (i.e. CB1 and CB2). These receptors are mostly found in the brain but also show up in the immune cells, liver and lungs. This system is what helps with pain and inflammation regulation along with total body homeostasis.
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Lymphatic and Immune System
- Tonsil
- Lymphocytes
- Thymus
- Spleen
- Blood
Heart
GI Track
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Digestive Track
Bone
Non-Immune System
Skin (Keratinocytes)
Brain
- Cortical regions
- Cerebellum
- Brainstem
- Basal ganglia
- Olfactory Bulb
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitar
Thyroid
(Endocrine gland)
Upper Airways
(of mamal)
Liver
- Kupffer cells
- Hepatocytes
- Hepatic Stellate Cells
Adrenals
(Endocrine gland)
Ovaries
(Gonads and Endocrine gland)
Uterus
(Myometrium)
Prostate
- Epithelial cells
- Smooth muscle cells
Testes
- Epithelial cells
- Smooth muscle cells
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of physicians are in favor of nationwide legalization of cannabis.
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Health Benefits of Medical Cannabis
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The review found that cannabis, and more specifically, cannabinoids are effective at releiveing chroinic pain.
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