A lot has changed in the world of cannabis in the decades since Professor of Medicinal Chemistry Raphael Mechoulam’s breakthrough research. A professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he identified THC as the psychoactive substance that impacts the brain’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), the largest receptor system in the human body. Mechoulam also isolated CBD (cannabidiol) and went on to lead the world in studying the plant’s therapeutic applications.
Source: Google Alert – medicinal cannabis