Cannabis is the plant that has over 60+ types of cannabinoids found in the stalk, seed and leaf. CBD is the second most abundant cannabinoid right behind the most talked about THC. CBD is non-psychoactive and offers a wide range of potential medical uses.
Based on many published studies, the use of CBD includes anti-inflammatory and anti-psychotic agents that can be potentially useful in the treatment of anxiety and sleep issues.
Our natural endocannabinoid system is necessary to establish and maintain human health. Endocannabinoids and their receptors cover our entire body. Cannabinoids stimulate the body’s cannabinoid receptors that stimulate the body and mind in a number of different ways. They are among the active ingredients that contribute to many of the medicinal properties of cannabis.
How Do Cannabinoids Benefit Our Body
There are so many different cannabinoids that it can be very confusing. Let us help by expelling what some of the Cannabonids stand for, benefits of there use, and how to identify them.
Well Know Cannabinoids
Cannibidiol (CBD)
CBD, a non-psychoactive compound, is the cannabinoid credited with the potential for alleviating symptoms of, or treating many medical conditions. Amongst other possible benefits, CBD may help reduce anxiety, decrease or inhibit the growth of cancer cells, provide relief from juvenile epilepsy, lower the incidence of diabetes, treat the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia, serve as a neuroprotectant and possess antimicrobial properties.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
THC is a psychotropic cannabinoid which is the most famous of all cannabinoids. THC creates the main psychoactive effect of cannabis. Some research has shown it to possess analgesic and antioxidant properties, and may serve as a neuroprotectant.
Trace Cannabinoids
These are the most talked about additional cannabinoids but thee are over 60 more beneficial ones.
Cannabinol (CBN)
CBN is an oxidized degradation product of THC. It often results from improper curing or storage. Mildly psychoactive in its own right, CBN is thought to potentiate the effects of ?9-THC.
Cannabigerol (CBG)
CBG, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, is thought to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cancer-inhibiting properties.
Cannabichromene (CBC)
CBC, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, is thought to possess anti- inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic properties.
There are so many different cannabinoids people can be easily confused. Let us help by expelling what some of the Cannabonids stand for, benefits of there use, and how to identify them.
Tetra-hydro-cannabinol
THC refers to a psychotropic cannabinoid which is the most famous of them all.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Is a cannabis compound that has significant medical benefits, but does not make people feel "stoned" and can actually counteract the psychoactivity of THC.
THCa
Is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in raw and live cannabis. As the plant dries, THCa slowly converts to THC.
CBG
Is non-psychoactive and can be thought of as the "stem cell" or "parent" of other cannabinoids. (Where it all started)
Cannabichromene (CBC)
CBC doesn't get a lot of praise nor attention but it its very similar to CBD
CANNABINOL (CBN)
Or "cannabinol" is produced when THC is heated or exposed to oxygen. This process of oxidisation converts THC into CBN.
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCv)
Produce very different effects from THC. The psychoactive effects of THCV in Cannabis preparations are not well characterized.