Cannabinoids represent a general class of chemicals, not just cannabis & THC in plants, but also cannabinoids that are produced in our bodies. These happen to be Lipid compounds that result from burning & making fats. The thing that is so unique about this system represents how it works so broadly for various health reasons. That is that every single system in our bodies & by system I mean our nervous system, digestive system, reproductive system, immunological system, endocrine system, you name it, & the cannabinoids are involved in maintaining what's known as a homeostasis balance. Food and feeding is at the heart of the Cannabinoid System. Our bodies produce cannabinoid like compounds to make us hungry (gives us the munchies). Then turn off these compounds & we don't have the munchies anymore when it has had enough food.

Please see my Cannabinoid threads (Uno, Dos, Tres, and Four) in Medicinal/Health for more information