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What Is the Endocannabinoid System? An Evergreen Guide Last updated: April 22, 2026 · By Steve Schultheis, Founder — Steve's Goods The endocannabinoid system — ECS for short — is one of the body's internal signaling networks. It was discovered in the 1990s during research into how THC produces its effects, and it has since been recognized as a broad regulatory system that the body uses to keep many of its own processes in balance. This guide describes the ECS as researchers currently unde

Last updated: May 10, 2026 Hemp vs Marijuana: Key Differences and Terpenes Explained Updated for 2026. Hemp and marijuana are both members of the Cannabis sativa family, but federal law classifies them as separate products. The 2018 Farm Bill defines hemp as cannabis containing ≤0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight; anything above that line is marijuana. As of November 12, 2026, hemp-derived products are further governed by H.R. 5371, which caps total THC per finished container regardless of cultivar.