The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is the human body’s primary biological harm reduction system tasked with bringing the body back into balance or homeostasis whenever it is challenged by stress, infection, injury or lifestyle.
The ECS regulates/modulates every biological system in the body including:
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Mood
- Cognition
The ECS is comprised of an extensive network of receptors, enzymes and critical chemicals called endocannabinoids. Remarkably, the cannabis plant makes chemicals called cannabinoids that mimic endocannabinoids. To learn more about the ECS, click here for a detailed overview.
