endocannabinoid system

Cannabinoids Explained

You might have encountered the word “cannabinoids” more often lately with the rise of the interest in cannabis especially if you are interested in trying out cannabis either for recreational or medical use. Cannabis plants … Read more

How Cannabis Compounds Kill Cancer Cells

Dr. Christina Sanchez is a Spanish molecular biologist who is working on the research of cannabis and cancer. Dr. Sanchez was also the one who discovered that THC can kill tumor cells. At the moment, … Read more

What is Cannabidiol CBD? Is CBD oil legal?

What is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol – is one of the many compounds in the cannabis plant known as a “cannabinoid.” It is not a psychoactive compound like its better-known cousin THC. In fact, chemically, it is believed to … Read more

What is THC

What is THC?

Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC) is the main psychoactive element of cannabis. The compound is one of many dozens of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, although at this point, by far the best known … Read more

The Cannabinoid Receptors and How they Work

The Cannabinoid Receptors and How they Work

Lately, there has been much talk about the amazing possibilities that cannabis holds in advancing our understanding of medicine. Currently, there have been many promising stories of people who use various forms of cannabis to … Read more