What is cannabis?
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L), also known
as marijuana or hemp, is an herbaceous annual plant. It is one of the most
cultivated plants since ancient times, and with a long history of therapeutic
use.
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol
or CBD is one of
the one hundred chemical compounds that can be extracted from the cannabis
plant (Cannabis sativa). It is the most appreciated compound, since it
has a high therapeutic value without psychoactive nor addictive effects.
It is a phytocannabinoid, similar to those that our body produces naturally,
promoting the functioning of the endocannabonoid system.
What is the endocannabonoid system (ECS)?
The ECS is
an intracellular communication system that regulates many functions, some are
psychological like learning, memory or emotions, and others are functional or
organic such as muscle development, energy balance, inflammation, platelet
aggregation, vasodilation or pain perception.
It is a
generalised neuromodulating system that adapts the answer to internal and
external aggressions.
Properties
of CBD
Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of CBD, among which we
find:
