The Endocannabinoid System: A Plain-Language 2026 Guide
Posted by Steve Schultheis on Apr 15th 2025
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