Cannabis, the Brain, and the Central Nervous System
There are over 480 natural components in cannabis. Terpenes are the natural chemicals that give patients relief from their pain by injecting themselves into cells and tissues of the body. The special receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which helps to modulate the functions of the body, including sleep, appetite, anxiety levels, and cognition. The immune and nervous system are connected to the ECS. There are some cannabinoids that connect to specific receptors on the cell surfaces throughout the body, and this is referred to as binding affinity. Not all molecules will have a strong binding affinity, but when the right combination is discovered, there are excellent medical benefits or psychoactive effects, according to Dr. Sulak.
Cannabinoid receptors, CB1, and CB2 are activated by the cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) molecules. When these receptors are flooded with cannabinoids after smoking, eating cannabis flowers, vaping, or ingesting an edible...
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