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Human cells may have either of 2 types of endocannabinoid receptors [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 1|CB1]] and [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 2|CB2]]. These receptors are present also in cells far away from the brain. | Human cells may have either of 2 types of endocannabinoid receptors [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 1|CB1]] and [[w:Cannabinoid receptor type 2|CB2]]. These receptors are present also in cells far away from the brain. | ||
== Cannabis == | |||
[[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] and [[w:Cannabis indica|Cannabis indica]] are the main cannabis variants though most strains are mixes of these. A third cannabis line is the [[w:Cannabis ruderalis|Cannabis ruderalis]], a rugged nothern cannabis that has adapted to flower even under northern long summer days. | |||
== Exocannabinoids == | == Exocannabinoids == | ||
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THC is the psychoactive compound that brings the 'high' most recreational users are chasing but CBD has the most medical applications. | THC is the psychoactive compound that brings the 'high' most recreational users are chasing but CBD has the most medical applications. | ||
== Exocannabinoid treatment of cancers == | == Exocannabinoid treatment of cancers == | ||
Internet is rife with stories about winning the battle against cancer with the help of exocannabinoids. What does the science say? | Internet is rife with stories about winning the battle against cancer with the help of exocannabinoids. What does the science say? | ||