"The eCB system represents a microcosm of pycho-neuroimmunology or mind-body." [Bridgeman, M. PharmD, Abazia, D. MD] eCB's or Endocannabinoids [and their receptors] are found throughout the nervous system, internal organs, connective tissues, immune cells and all throughout the body. 

[CB1] Cannabinoid receptor type 1: relates to the central nervous system; areas such as the hippocampus, cerebral cortex, and more; whereas [CB2] Cannabinoid receptor type 2: relates to the cells controlling immune function.

Unlike THC [the psychoactive component of Cannabis] which causes the sensation of getting high, CBD is non-psychoactive and produces pharmaceutical effects & benefits without exerting to much activity on the CB1 & CB2 receptors in our body. 

Summarised by JATAKA™

‘Medicinal Cannabis: History, Pharmacology, And Implications for the Acute Care Setting’ report by PubMed [Bridgeman, M. PharmD, Abazia, D. MD] for more information.

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