Believe it or not, around 350 million people in the world suffer from arthritis. And, the number is certainly higher if we take into account that there are people who have the condition, but have not been officially diagnosed. Since arthritis can be painful and unpleasant, it is good to […]
Marijuana or cannabis is a plant whose compounds known as cannabinoids are believed to contain a long list of benefits for the overall health. When they enter the body, they attach to already existing receptors. This plant is commonly used by a lot of people throughout the world to help […]
Cannabis isn’t the only species that makes molecules able to activate the human endocannabinoid system (ECS). Several other plants (and even a non-vascular plant) produce phytocannabinoids or cannabimimetic compounds that bind to cannabinoid receptors (CB₁/CB₂) or modulate ECS enzymes. Below are six noteworthy examples, what they contain, and why they […]