Cannabinoids Facts
Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the marijuana plant that mimic the endocannabinoids our bodies produce. Because they resemble the chemical structure of endocannabinoids, they can bind to endocannabinoid receptors throughout the human body and produce a variety of beneficial effects. While there are over 100 cannabinoids produced by a marijuana plant, only a few major cannabinoids have been the focus of current research. Below you will find a list of the major cannabinoids and their beneficial properties.
THC r9: THC delta 9 or tetrahydrocannabinol is known for its psychoactivity. Effects and properties include psychoactive euphoria, sensory enhancement, anti-cancer, anti-nausea, analgesic, pain relief, anti-bacterial, appetite stimulant, neuroprotective, muscle relaxant, bronchodilator, and anti-inflammatory properties.
THC r 8: An analogue of THC r 9 with antiemetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic and neuroprotective properties.
THCA r 9: Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid is the acidic precursor to THC, which actually exists in only minute quantities in the plant and is responsible for the psychoactive effects attributed to cannabis. THCA is most abundant cannabinoid in a marijuana plant. THCA converts to THC when burned, vaporized or heated at a certain temperature. Effects of THCA include anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic.
CBDA: Cannabidiolic Acid is not psychoactive. Initial research suggests that CBDA offers anti-emetic and anti-proliferative effects. It also offers anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
CBD: Cannabidiol is not psychoactive, yet it modifies the effects of THC. CBD is found to have medical potential and its effects include analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-insomnia, anti-ischemic, bone stimulant, immunosuppressive, and neuroprotective properties.
CBGA: The parent of all cannabinoids, different forms of biosynthesis convert Cannabigerolic acid into THCA, THC, CBDA, CBD, CBCA, CBC, and CBG, providing the foundation of the medicinal elements of cannabis. Its effects include analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
CBG: Cannabigerol is not psychoactive. It is commonly found in large quantities in fiber hemp, but can also be found in medical marijuana. Effects include anti-inflammatory, bone stimulant, anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-depressant, anti-bacterial, and analgesic.
CBCA: Cannabichrome carboxylic acid passes through CBC synthase over time, or quickly if exposed to heat, and it will become CBC. CBCA includes anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects.
CBC: Cannabichromene is not psychoactive and its effects include analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, ant-depressant, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-insomnia and bone stimulant.
THCV: Tetrahydrocannabivarin is not psychoactive although it moderates some of the effects of THC. THCV contains anti-convulsive, anti-inflammatory, appetite suppressant, bone stimulant and neuroprotective properties.
CBN: Cannabinol is primarily a decomposition product of THC from exposure to heat or light and very little CBN is found in fresh plants. CBN has only mild psychoactivity and properties include analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-convulsive, anti-inflammatory, and anti-insomnia.