Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that act on the cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the endocannabinoid system. These receptor proteins include the endocannabinoids produced naturally in the body, as well as the phytocannabinoids, found in cannabis. Phytocannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the trichomes (resin glands) of the Cannabis sativa species. There are at least 113 different phytocannabinoids isolated from cannabis, their ability to interact directly with cannabinoid receptors located throughout the central nervous system, allows for a wide range of therapeutic potential1 .