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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Cannabis has been identified as a promising treatment option for MS because it addresses symptoms as well as aspects of disease progression.

ScienceDiana HahnAugust 10, 2017Multiple Sclerosis, Inflammation, Central Nervous System, Immune System, Endocannabinoid System, CBD, Spasticity, THC Comment

The Endocannabinoid System

Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) encompass both ancient and complex aspects of our biology. The endocannabinoid system exists in all vertebrate species, and may have begun evolving as early as 600 million years ago.