Get to Know Your Cannabinoids
The term “cannabinoid” refers to one of a number of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. When you smoke or ingest marijuana, these are the chemicals that interact with cells in your body to produce medical benefits. While there are over 80 different cannabinoids in marijuana, only a handful have been researched regarding the possible effects on the human body. Understanding how cannabinoids affect the body can help you find the right strain for your individual needs.
THC
(TetraHydroCannabinol)
THC has been known to or may help:
Ease pain
Reduce stress
Aid in relaxation
Suppress pain from nerve damage
Reduce risk of nerve damage
Control anxiety
Suppress muscle spasms / convulsions
Control certain cancers
Ease nausea
Treat insomnia
Slow inflammation
Fight free radicals in the blood stream
Stimulate appetite
Relieve chronic eye pressure from glaucoma
Stimulate creativity
CBD
(CannaBiDiol)
CBD’s have been known to or may help:
Ease pain
Reduce blood sugar levels
Control seizures
Suppress muscle spasms / convulsions
Control certain cancers
Stimulate bone growth
Stop the growth of bacteria
Retard inflammation
Ease nausea
Reduce risk of nerve damage
Decrease pressure in blood vessels
CBC
(CannaBiChromene)
CBC’s have been known to or may help:
Ease pain
Reduce blood sugar levels
Assist in the contraction of blood cells
Stimulate bone and new cell growth
Stop the growth of fungi
Retard inflammation
THCV
(TetraHydroCannabiVarin)
THCV has been known to help:
Control obesity
Suppress Appetite
According to the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) and the American Diabetes Association, THCV has shown promise in reducing Type 2 Diabetes in adults.
CBN
(CannaBiNol)
CBNs have been known to or may help::
Relieve insomnia
Fight free radicals in the blood stream
Control Pain
Suppress muscle spasms
Retard inflammation
CBG
(CannaBiGerol)
CBG’s have been known to or may help:
Stimulate bone growth
Increase new cell growth
Retard bacteria growth
