Your Endocannabinoid System

WHAT IS THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM?

Generally we are taught about 11 systems of the human body such as the digestive, nervous, circulatory systems, and so forth. But there is also another one called the endocannabinoid system, which has cannabinoid receptors. CBD stands for cannabidiol and hemp is rich in them. The CB 1 and CB 2 cannabinoid receptors in the body bind with the molecules of CBD and produce positive biological responses, namely bringing about homeostasis (balance) in all the other body systems. Yay for balance!

Your Endocannabinoid System is Made up of 3 Parts:

Endocannabinoids

Endocannabinoids are endogenous lipid-based neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors and are produced naturally by the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

Cannabinoid Receptors

There are 2 types of cannabinoid receptors – CB1 and CB2 receptors, and they are found in the nervous system and around your body. Endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids interact with these receptor sites to help promote homeostasis.

Enzymes

These metabolic enzymes help break down endocannabinoids and cannabinoids after they have been used.

The Entourage Effect

The Entourage Effect is the term used when all the cannabinoids, terpenes, lipids, and other nutrients from the cannabis plant are working together synergistically to promote positive biological changes. This is considered “Whole Plant Medicine,” and it is utilized in all full spectrum products that still contain 0.3% THC and all other nutrients found in cannabis.