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🌿 Understanding Cannabinoids: THC, CBD, CBG, CBN & More

Summarz Table of Major Cannabinoids

THC – Tetrahydrocannabinol

  • Effects: Psychoactive, produces the "high".

  • Medical Use: Pain relief, nausea reduction (chemotherapy), appetite stimulation (HIV/AIDS), insomnia.

  • Fun Fact: THC has the strongest binding affinity to CB1 receptors in the brain.

CBD – Cannabidiol

  • Effects: Non-psychoactive, calming, anti-inflammatory.

  • Medical Use: Anxiety, epilepsy (e.g., Dravet syndrome), chronic pain, inflammation, neuroprotection.

  • Legal Status: Legal in many countries if containing <0.2% THC.

CBG – Cannabigerol

  • Effects: Non-psychoactive, mildly energizing, antibacterial.

  • Medical Use: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), glaucoma, bacterial infections (like MRSA), neurodegenerative conditions.

  • Note: CBG is the "mother" cannabinoid – precursor to THC, CBD, and CBC.

CBN – Cannabinol

  • Effects: Mildly psychoactive, sedative, helpful for sleep.

  • Medical Use: Insomnia, muscle spasms, appetite loss, anti-inflammatory effects.

  • Origin: Formed by oxidation of THC in aged cannabis.

CBC – Cannabichromene

  • Effects: Non-psychoactive, works synergistically with THC and CBD.

  • Medical Use: Anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antifungal, acne treatment.

CBDV – Cannabidivarin

  • Effects: Non-psychoactive, anticonvulsant.

  • Medical Use: Childhood epilepsy, Rett syndrome, autism spectrum disorders.

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🍋 Terpenes and Flavonoids: The Entourage Effect

Cannabis also contains:

  • Terpenes: Aromatic oils (like myrcene, limonene, linalool) with calming, uplifting, or pain-relieving properties.

  • Flavonoids: Antioxidant compounds unique to cannabis, like Cannaflavin A, which have anti-inflammatory effects.

These molecules enhance the effects of cannabinoids through the entourage effect, offering a more holistic therapeutic experience.

🌱 Cannabinoid Acids (Raw Forms)

Before decarboxylation (heating), cannabinoids exist in their acidic forms:

  • CBGA – Cannabigerolic acid: the "stem cell" of cannabinoids.

  • CBDA – Cannabidiolic acid: precursor to CBD, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic.

  • THCA – Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid: non-psychoactive, becomes THC when heated.

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