The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an important cell-signalling system that regulates a wide range of bodily processes such as mood, sleep, pain, appetite and much more.

Our bodies produce cannabinoids (endocannabinoids) that are similar to the cannabinoids (CBD, CBG) produced by the hemp plant, and we have receptors that they interact with.

Because of this, cannabis plant-derived cannabinoids can interact with receptors in our endocannabinoid system and influence its function. Which is why many people use CBD patches throughout the day to supplement the endocannabinoid system.

While research on the endocannabinoid system is still fairly new, it has been heavily studied for the role it plays in aspects such as pain relief and pain management, reducing inflammation and how it affects the digestive system.