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CBD and the Endocannabinoid System - How Does CBD Work?

How does CBD work? To answer this, we’re going to take a look at cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System. Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds responsible for the “high” or effects of cannabis use. As a cannabis connoisseur, you’re most likely well aware of the fact that cannabinoids come from the cannabis plant. But did you know that the human body produces its own form of cannabinoids? They share the same chemical makeup as cannabinoids from the cannabis plant, which is what causes the two most well-known cannabinoids, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), to have the effect that they do on the human body. In case you’re a word junkie – the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant are called phytocannabinoids, while the cannabinoids produced naturally within the human body are called endocannabinoids (“phyto” means “plant,” while “endo” means “originating within the body.”)

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Creating a Legacy in the Washington Concentrate Market

Every business wants to be the “best” in its niche, and cannabis is no exception.

Cannabis brands want to be known as the “go-to” brand, and cannabis consumers wants to know that their preferred brands have some degree of industry clout backing them up.And just like with every other industry, customer ratings, peer reviews, and competitions are a big deal in the cannabis world. One of our favorites here at Dabstract is the annual Cannabis Cup.

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