Whether you are a cannabis connoisseur or only smelt the herb once outside of a frat house back in college, chances are you’re familiar with the distinct aroma that cannabis offers. Like within all plants in nature, including fruits and vegetables within cannabis, there are naturally occurring compounds known as terpenes. In cannabis specifically, these terpenes are found in abundance … Read More
Cannabinoids: A Potent Introduction
Cannabinoids exist in two varieties: endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids. Both of which act as neurotransmitters sending signals between various parts of the ECS via cannabinoid receptors. You can learn more about the ECS and these receptors in our last installment on the Endocannabinoid System. In this article, we will take a closer look at both forms of endocannabinoids and some of … Read More
A Potent Guide to the ECS – Endocannabinoid System
You are likely familiar with your respiratory system, digestive system, and even your nervous system. However, there is an endogenous system that is equally as important that many are unfamiliar with, known as the endocannabinoid system. This system is part of the anatomy of humans and that of every known mammal on earth. Unfortunately, education surrounding this vital part of … Read More