Cannabinoids, both plant and endogenous compounds, exert a very large spectrum of physiological actions over almost every system tested to date. Most of these actions are associated with the neural and immune systems. However cardiovascular effects are also well established. Most of the effects are caused by the activation of two receptors, CB1 and CB2. Plant-based cannabinoids are isolated from Cannabis sativa herbs or produced as synthetic cannabinoid analogues. The most important classes of natural phytocannabinoids are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinols and cannabidiols. Much work has been done on...
Cannabinoids, both plant and endogenous compounds, exert a very large spectrum of physiological actions over almost every system tested to date. Most ...