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What is a cannabinoid?
A cannabinoid is any group of closely related compounds which include cannabinol and the active constituents of cannabis.
What does a cannabinoid do?
Cannabinoids exert a wide range of effects, including psychoactive, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory actions. Cannabinoids like THC are known for their intoxicating effects, while CBD is non-intoxicating and has shown potential in treating various conditions like epilepsy and anxiety.
Do cannabinoids help anxiety?
Several lines of preclinical work have shown that CBD reduces the effects of THC on several behavioral functions. In line with these data, CBD has been found to reduce anxiety and improve the sensation of well-being induced by an acute, high THC dose in healthy volunteers.
What organs are affected by cannabinoids?
THC is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis. THC acts as a partial agonist at the cannabinoid receptor CB1 (primarily located in the brain and spinal cord as well as CB2 receptor expressed in cells of the immune system.
Does your body need cannabinoids?
Yes, your body naturally produces cannabinoids but also needs additional cannabinoids. Those are known as endocannabinoids, which are crucial for maintaining homeostasis and regulating various bodily functions, including pain, mood, sleep, and appetite.
What diseases can cannabinoids treat?
- Alzheimer's disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- HIV/AIDS
- Crohn's disease
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Glaucoma
- Multiple sclerosis and muscle spasms
- Posttraumatic stress disorder