Abstract
Isolation of cannabinoids from Cannabis and chemical production of synthetic cannabinoids resulted in understanding of their mechanism of action. Presently, renewed interest in therapeutic potential of cannabinoids is observed. There are numerous studies in the range of chemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology that investigate the possibilities of their therapeutic application. This review presents results of research on cannabinoids with an emphasis on THC and its effect on a progression of selected diseases. The paper discusses previous reports and outlines future directions.