The 'Father of Cannabis Research' on the Untapped Potential of Marijuana as Medicine - Cannabis News

Raphael Mechoulam discovered THC over 50 years ago. Decades later, he's still convinced cannabis could help millions.

Raphael Mechoulam recently celebrated his 89th birthday, but the “father of cannabis research” isn’t done trying to uncover the secrets of marijuana.

In 1964, Mechoulam discovered THC, the cannabinoid most famous for its intoxicating effect.

The find in turn led to the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). 

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