How Does CBD Work in the Body?

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a group of endogenous receptors located in the brain and throughout the body. These receptors are activated by cannabinoids, which are naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant. This system helps regulate many important functions in our body, including mood, appetite, sleep cycles, pain sensation and immune response. What is the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? The endocannabinoid system (ECS), also called the “endogenous cannabinoid system is a network of receptors located throughout your body that bind with cannabinoids and help regulate many important functions. The ECS plays a role in regulating sleep, pain, mood and memory and affects our appetite as well. The two primary receptors in the endocannabinoid system are CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found throughout our brain, including in the hippocampus—the brain area responsible for forming new memories—and they're also located on neurons throughout the central nervous system (CNS). CB2 receptors are more sparsely distributed than CB1 receptors but their function overlaps significantly with that of CB1; they're primarily found on cells outside of our CNS such as those found in our immune systems or other peripheral organs like kidneys or intestines. What is the endocannabinoid system (ECS) made of? The ECS comprises two primary components: • Cannabinoid receptors: Receptors that respond to cannabinoids found in cannabis. There are two types of cannabinoid receptors: CB1 and CB2. Both are located throughout your body and play important roles in regulating many physiological processes like sleep, appetite, pain sensation, mood and memory function as well as immune function. • Endogenous cannabinoids: These compounds—called endocannabinoids—bind with cannabinoid receptors to create an effect on various systems or organs within your body The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a network that helps regulate the body’s homeostasis and maintain balance. It does this by interacting with the central nervous system (CNS), immune system and other systems throughout your body to create a harmonious environment for optimal health. The two main receptors involved in this process are CB1 receptors, which are found mainly in your brain and central nervous system (CNS) and receptors, which are found throughout your peripheral tissues such as lymph nodes, spleen or liver cells. When these areas of our bodies receive signals from outside stimuli like CBD compounds, they send messages back through neurotransmitters to tell our brain what type of response should be triggered next. The endocannabinoid system is the manager of all the major systems in the body. It regulates these systems to keep the body in homeostasis for optimal health. CBD and other hemp components interact with our CB1 and CB2 receptors and cannabinoids in our system to assist our bodies work more efficiently and positively affect the body’s response. Some of these responses are to regulate physiological processes like sleep, pain relief, mod and memory functions.