Category: Cannabinoids
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CBC
Cannabichromene (CBC) is a chemical compound found in cannabis plants, along with over 100 other cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). CBC is not as well-known or well-researched as these other cannabinoids, but it has been shown to have some potential therapeutic benefits. Like other cannabinoids, CBC is found in the resin produced…
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CBN
CBN is a chemical compound found in small amounts in mature cannabis plants. It is formed when THC is exposed to heat and light over time, through a process known as decarboxylation. This means that older, poorly stored cannabis plants may have higher levels of CBN. CBN is considered to be a weak psychoactive cannabinoid,…
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THC
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. It is responsible for the plant’s characteristic effects, including the “high” that many users experience when they consume cannabis. THC is one of more than 100 known cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis, and it is the most well-known and widely studied of these…
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CBD
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, CBD does not produce any intoxicating effects and is often used for its potential health benefits. CBD can be extracted from the cannabis plant and then diluted with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil…
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CBG
CBG, or cannabigerol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It is a cannabinoid, which means that it interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a complex network of receptors that is found throughout the body and is involved in a variety of processes, including pain, mood, and immune function.…