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Δ8-THC
Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol About Δ8-THC: Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC) is a naturally occurring, mildly psychoactive isomer of THC that has gained popularity recently. According to pharmacological reviews, Δ8-THC acts as a partial agonist at CB₁ and CB₂ receptors, which likely contributes to its “less intense” psychoactive profile compared with Δ9-THC. Many users report Δ8-THC provides relaxation, pain relief, and…
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Δ9-THC
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol About Δ9-THC: Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, widely discussed for its capacity to produce euphoria, relaxation, and laughter. Research shows that it binds strongly to CB₁ receptors in the brain, which drives much of its “high.” However, at higher doses, Δ9-THC often triggers anxiety, fear, and even panic. Moreover, a clinical…
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CBC
Cannabichromene About CBC: Cannabichromene (CBC) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Some pre-clinical evidence of anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relief) potential has been observed. Because most studies are pre-clinical, we don’t yet know optimal dosing, long-term safety, interactions, or whether results in humans will replicate the animal/lab findings. CBC is great for improving brain cell functions and depression.…
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CBN
Cannabinol About CBN: Cannabinol (CBN) is a mildly-psychoactive minor cannabinoid that converts from aged THC through oxidization. CBN is great for nighttime recovery and promotes relaxation, pain relief, and sleep. CBN was found to increase total sleep time, bossting REM and NREM sleep. Some patients experienced a sleep suppression before the extended sleep benefits were…
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THCv
Tetrahydrocannabivarin About THCv: Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCv) is a rare cannabinoid to isolate. This cannabinoid is known to improve mental focus while also reducing anxiety and paranoia. Sometimes referred to as the “sports car of cannabinoids” because it has all the high of THC but does not carry the “munchies” side effect often associated with THC. Therefore…
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CBDa
Cannabidiolic Acid About CBDa: Cannabidoiolic acid (CBDa) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in raw and living cannabis plants/flower. This cannabinoid converts via decarboxylation to CBD. The benefits of raw CBDa are anti-inflammatory relief by rejecting COX-2 enzymes from binding to the endocannabinoid system. Potential to be beneficial to chemotherapy patients as it may help control…
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CBD
Cannabidiol About CBD: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound found in cannabis. It is one of the most abundant compounds in the plant, and it can be extracted from hemp or cannabis plants. CBD has been shown to have many therapeutic benefits for humans and animals, as well as provide relief from anxiety. CBD can…
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THCa
Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid About THCa: Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found naturally in raw and live cannabis plants/flowers. This cannabinoid will convert to THC via a process called decarboxylation when vaped, smoked, or heated to a high enough temperature. THCa can have benefits in it’s raw form by binding to the endocannabinoid system to…
