Although there are roughly 150 known cannabinoids, only a handful have made their way into mainstream cannabis discussions. With THC being the most famous cannabinoid, you’d be surprised to learn it has a “cousin” with even stronger effects. Three years ago, researchers discovered a new phytocannabinoid with a similar chemical structure to THC. Except, this […]
TRP Channels: The Expanded Endocannabinoid System
As it currently stands, the endocannabinoid system only consists of CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, there are several cannabinoids with therapeutic properties that hardly bind to these receptors at all. For example, non-psychoactive cannabinoids such as CBD and CBG don’t display very much interaction with your CB1 and CB2 receptors. Yet, we know CBD and […]
Endocannabinoids vs. Phytocannabinoids
The tale of two cannabinoids is told by endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are naturally produced by your body, regardless of your cannabis use. Meanwhile, phytocannabinoids are produced by plants. Although both fall into the general classification of cannabinoids, phytocannabinoids are often referred to as just “cannabinoids” in the popular media. Nevertheless, all cannabinoids — whether they’re […]
Sativa vs Indica: What’s the Difference?
When you enter a dispensary, you’ll notice the shelves are lined with brightly-colored labels to indicate whether a product is a “sativa,” “indica,” or “hybrid.” Each category offers you a different type of product experience, so how are you to know which is right for you? Generally speaking, sativa strains are regarded as more uplifting, […]
What is Delta-8 THC?
Delta-8 THC (Δ8-THC) is a psychoactive cannabinoid that exists in somewhat of a legal gray area. Although it’s chemically similar to your traditional THC — Delta-9 THC — it’s technically its own unique compound. Additionally, manufacturers can extract delta-8 THC from hemp, allowing it to evade the legal consequences associated with THC derived from cannabis plants. […]
CBG: The Mother of All Cannabinoids
Cannabigerol (CBG) has become increasingly popular over the last few years for its therapeutic potential. Yet, it’s still not as well-known as other cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, which have already taken the world by storm. Beyond its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, CBG plays a very important role within the cannabis plant. In its […]