You might be aware that the chemicals commonly found in the cannabis plants are called cannabinoids. You might be surprised to learn that humans produce their own cannabinoids. These endocannabinoids, as they are called, are neurotransmitters – substances that act as the body’s chemical messengers. Our bodies are filled with cells that act as receptors.

When the receptors are activated, they relay certain messages to specific cells or organs, telling them how to behave. Endocannabinoids activate these receptors, so they are vital for a healthy body.

The brain needs cannabinoids to coordinate our bodily functions. And the best part is, the brain does not discriminate between the cannabinoids produced by our bodies and those produced by the cannabis plant. Once it has access to cannabinoids, it puts them to work. This is why the cannabinoids found in CBD are reputed to be so effective at helping people with various complaints.