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Beyond flowers, a host of other plant-based goodies have cannabimimetic compounds:

 Cacao: Cacao is known as a joyful compound; no wonder people eat chocolate to boost a bad mood. Its active compound is anandamide, a cannabinoid native to the human body. Anandamide has a cool linguistic origin. The word actually comes from the Sanskrit word ananda, which literally translates to “bliss.”

 Black truffles: Black truffles also contain anandamide. This “joy” molecule is supposedly what causes truffle pigs to hunt for the mushrooms so furiously.

 Black peppercorn: Black pepper prevents endocannabinoid uptake and acts like a cannabinoid in the body. It has been known to have anti-inflammatory properties, much like other cannabinoid compounds. Also containing the terpene beta-caryophyllene, black pepper compounds cannabis-like effects. (The earlier section “Exploring terpenes and flavonoids” has details on terpenes; you can find out which types of hemp strains contain beta-caryophyllene in “Investigating the Hemp Strains and Varieties.”)

 Kava: Kava has incredible calming effects and may even relieve anxiety and chronic pain. It contains compounds called kavalactones; one of them interacts directly with the brain receptors that help regulate pain.