Within your body there is a set of receptors (CB1 and CB2) located mainly in your brain and immune system, but also in your lungs, kidney, liver, bones, heart, muscle, and reproductive organs. These receptors comprise a network called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). CB1 and CB2 receptors are activated by chemical compounds called cannabinoids. Once these receptors are activated by cannabinoids a whole series of biological actions occur that regulate sleep, appetite, digestion, hunger, mood, motor control, immune function, reproduction, fertility, pleasure, reward, pain, memory, even temperature control.

Here is a list of conditions known to respond positively to CBD.