CBD without THC Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are chemical compounds called cannabinoids that act on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the brain, organs, glands, connective tissues, and immune cells. Described as the bridge between the mind and body, the ECS helps maintain/restore a healthy biological balance (or homeostasis) that adjusts for external changes in the environment. As needed, the human body naturally produces endocannabinoids like anandamide (AEA), 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and 2-arachidonyl glyceryl ether from arachidonic acid derivatives in the cell membrane. The cannabis plant, from which the system gets its name, contains at least 100 cannabinoids including THC, CBD, cannabinol (CBN), cannabigerol (CBG) and others that act on the same ECS receptors. Whether released by the body or the plant, cannabinoids promote healthy ECS function and adaptation to harmful stressors. To date, researchers have identified numerous medicinal benefits from cannabis-based cannabinoids, but the compound that seems to have the most promise is…