The endocannabinoid system explained
PETER GRIFFIN
7 NOVEMBER 2022
Cannabis and hemp have been used as medicines for centuries, but it’s only in the past 30 years that scientists have begun to understand the science behind the therapeutic qualities of the cannabis sativa plant - and the human body’s remarkable endocannabinoid system.
Cannabis use for human health - how the evidence stacks up
BY PETER GRIFFIN
31 OCTOBER 2022
In New Zealand and around the world, law changes in recent years have paved the way for the use of cannabis-based medicines to treat a range of diseases and disorders that ail us.
Cannabinoids in our bodies - what goes on?
BY PETER GRIFFIN
24 OCTOBER 2022
In the past 40 years, scientists have figured out exactly how cannabis interacts with the human body. Around 100 cannabinoids have been identified - the active ingredient in the plant that can interact with cell receptors in the body.
CBD and THC: What’s the difference?
BY HEALTH ISSUES
11 MAY 2022
As CBD and THC products become more widely used for medical purposes in many countries, find out more about the difference between these two compounds.
