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Summary: The Endocannabinoid System

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The endocannabinoid system was named after the Cannabis sativa plant. It is the central regulatory system which affects a wide range of biological processes. The endocannabinoid system consists of both the cannabinoids and the cannabinoids receptors that they bind to. The cannabinoids are the natural chemicals that are produced by the body that interacts with the endocannabinoid system. These molecules are found throughout the body, namely in areas such as the brain, the organs, immune cells, glands and connective tissues. In each tissue, the endocannabinoid system performs different tasks but the overall aim is the same. This is that of homeostasis (TruthOnPot.com, 2013). Homeostasis is the control of a stable internal environment. The endocannabinoid system is a unique system in the brain that affects important functions such how a person feels, moves and reacts (The Science of the Endocannabinoid System, 2011). …show more content…

The endocannabinoid system with its complex actions in our immune system, immune system and the body’s entire organ, is a bridge between body and mind. Furthermore, the cannabinoids not only regulate our internal and cellular homeostasis but it is also influences an individual relationship with their external environment. Socially, cannabinoids alter human behavior, often promoting sharing, creativity and humour (TruthOnPot.com,

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