Cannabis Science, Decoded
Peer-reviewed research translated into accessible knowledge. Cannabinoids, terpenes, the endocannabinoid system, and the pharmacology behind every experience.
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Studies Referenced
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Cannabinoids Profiled
200+
Terpenes Catalogued
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Expert Articles
Cannabinoid Explorer
The Full Cannabinoid Spectrum
Select a cannabinoid to explore its receptor binding, effects, and clinical research.
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
PsychoactiveThe primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Binds to CB1 receptors in the brain, producing euphoria, altered perception, and pain relief. Also shows promise for nausea, appetite stimulation, and neuroprotection.
Receptor Targets
CB1 (primary), CB2
Terpene Explorer
Interactive Terpene Profiles
The aromatic compounds that define each strain's character and modulate the cannabis experience.
Myrcene
Aroma Profile
Earthy, Musky, Herbal
Boiling Point
167°C
Reported Effects
High-Myrcene Strains
The Endocannabinoid System
Your Body's Built-In Cannabis Receptor Network
Discovered in the 1990s while researching THC, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system present in all vertebrates. It plays a critical role in regulating a range of functions and processes including sleep, mood, appetite, memory, reproduction, and pain sensation.
CB1 Receptors
Concentrated in the brain and central nervous system. Primary target of THC, responsible for psychoactive effects.
CB2 Receptors
Found mainly in the immune system and peripheral organs. Regulate inflammation and immune response.
Endocannabinoids
Your body produces its own cannabinoids — anandamide (AEA) and 2-AG — that activate the same receptors as THC and CBD.
ECS
Homeostasis
Research Library