June Chin, D.O., is one doctor helping patients use cannabis in a measured and strategic way. “It’s come a long way,” Chin tells mbg of the market for non-psychoactive cannabis products, like full-spectrum hemp extract. “I’ve seen it work for many different things.” Researchers are currently researching the 100-plus lesser-known cannabinoids and how they interact with the illusive endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a role in many of the body’s processes from sleep to digestion to the stress response. Here are a few that have their interest right now, and have shown promise in animal trials: For now, remember to look for a full-spectrum product that contains a little bit of all of these compounds working together to form a powerful plant medicine.* Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
