Terpenes are compounds found naturally in all types of plants that determine their smell, but they also have beneficial effects on health and wellness. Terpenes have been used for thousands of years within the world of aromatherapy. The terpenes within plants like peppermint, lavender, lemon and garlic are familiar to most people, and have healthful…

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an intricate and complex “cell-signaling” system that helps to regulate many of our daily functions such as appetite, sleep, metabolism, immune response and general cell health. Significant research into the existence of the ECS began in the 1990’s. The endocannabinoid system has two components: endocannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoids, which are…

Cannabinoids found in plants are called phytocannabinoids, and those found in the cannabis plant account for most of its benefits. They are naturally occurring, with CBD (short for cannabidiol) making up about 40% of plant resin extract.  Our human body also produces cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids, which interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) to restore…

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the many chemical compounds known as cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant. It is a naturally occurring substance that is used in a variety of products and is purported to have a wide variety of health benefits. There are many other cannabinoids within the plant that…