The endocannabinoid system has gained increased attention in recent days following a social media post made by President Trump. The endocannabinoid system has been described by scientists as the body’s quiet conductor—an internal network that helps stabilize mood, pain, appetite, inflammation, stress responses, sleep, learning, and more. An Ancient and Essential SystemThe endocannabinoid system is not some minor human quirk—it’s deeply conserved across evolution. Instead, it modulates the endocannabinoid system from several angles. Expanding Therapeutic FrontiersBecause the endocannabinoid system touches so many processes, marijuana has a broad therapeutic footprint.