Cannabinoids

Cannabis Sativa, a vast plant with many complexes and wonders! Cannabis has a huge network of Cannabinoids and Terpenes that comprise up to make many different genetics. Let’s dive into the Cannabinoids! 

 

Cannabinoids are defined as a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant also known as Phytocannabinoids.  The most common Cannabinoids to be found in the Cannabis Sativa plant are THC (Delta- 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (Cannabidiol), CBG (Cannabigerol), CBC (Cannabichromene), and CBN (Cannabinol). These are just a few of the over a 100 cannabinoids that work synergistically with your Endocannabinoid System (ECS) CB1 and CB2 receptors. 

 

THC is the most common for the psychoactive effects that bind to your CB1 and CB2 receptors. This cannabinoid is also the most scrutinized because of the psychoactive effects it gives. 

 

CBD is most common for its calming and ease of use with it only binding to your CB2 receptors.

 

CBG typically is trace amounts in the cannabis plant but is the fundamental molecule of the cannabinoids binding to your CB1 and CB2 receptors with no psychoactive effects.

 

CBN is produced after a degrading THC that has been exposed to outside elements such as heat and/or oxygen. Like THC, CBN also has  psychoactive effects. 

 

Let's dive deeper into the vast universe of Cannabis, the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is up next! 

-@universewithjaz 

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