Category Archives: Endocannabinoid System

How is cannabidiol “CBD” different from marijuana?

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How is cannabidiol “CBD”  different from marijuana? CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an essential component of Medical Marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. While CBD is a component of marijuana (one […]

(CBD) Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System what is it?

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(CBD) Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System what is it?   A cannabinoid is a compound that interacts directly with our body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which in short, is a network of receptors that interact with cannabinoids to maintain vital functions throughout our body. Scientists discovered the first cannabinoid receptor in 1988, and by 1993, they had identified a second […]