Marijuana is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. It contains more than 100 chemical compounds, called cannabinoids. When ingested or inhaled, these compounds bind to specific receptors in brain and nerve cells, which slows pain impulses and eases discomfort. The two most prevalent compounds are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
For the full list of the top ten and what they do, please download the PDF here.
Acts as a building block for other useful cannabinoids
Potential as an anti-proliferative cancer treatment but needs more study
Encourages apoptosis (death of cells)
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