Cannabinoids

THC (∆9-Tetrahydrocannabinol)

• Strongly psychoactive (induces a euphoric high)
• Most cannabis strains are bred to contain a high THC content while other cannabinoids occur only in trace amounts
• Demonstrates promise in treating pain, nausea, sleep and stress disorders, and appetite loss
• Can cause anxiety and paranoia in some individuals

THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)

• Strongly psychoactive (induces a euphoric high)
• More strongly psychoactive than THC, but duration of effects is about half as long
• Typically occurs in only trace amounts in cannabis
• Pronounced energetic effects
• Found to effectively counter anxiety, stress, and panic disorders without suppressing emotion
• Reduces tremors associated with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological disorders
• Diminishes appetite
• Stimulates bone growth

CBD (Cannabidiol)

• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)
• Counteracts psychoactivity of THC
• Calming effect helpful for those treating anxiety and sleep loss
• Lowers blood sugar
• Demonstrates promise in treating pain, multiple sclerosis,inflammation, stress disorders, and epilepsy

CBDV (Cannabidivarin)

• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)
• Demonstrates promise in treating seizures

CBG (Cannabigerol)

• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)
• Typically occurs in only trace amounts in cannabis
• Found to stimulate brain cell and bone growth
• Demonstrates promise as an anti-bacterial and anti-insomnia medicine

CBC (Cannabichromene)

• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)
• Typically occurs in only trace amounts in cannabis
• Found to be about 10 times more effective than CBD in treatinganxiety and stress
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties
• Stimulates bone growth

CBN (Cannabinol)

• Mildly to non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)
• Typically occurs in only trace amounts in cannabis
• Occurs as a result of THC degradation
• Most sedating of all the cannabinoids
• Demonstrates promise in treating insomnia, glaucoma, and pain

CBL (Cannabicyclol)

• Non-psychoactive (does not induce a euphoric high)
• Light converts CBC to CBL

Terpenes

Linalool

• Floral aroma
• Also found in lavender, citrus, rosewood, coriander, and laurels
• Anti-insomnia, anti-psychotic, anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, andpainkilling properties

Caryophyllene

• Rich, spicy aroma
• Also found in Thai basil, cloves, and black pepper
• Anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatoryproperties

Myrcene

• Also found in mango, hops, bay leaves, lemongrass, and eucalyptus
• Sedating, relaxing effects
• Demonstrates promise in treating spasms, inflammation, pain, and insomnia
• Reduces resistance across the blood-brain barrier which facilitates access of other chemicals
• Enhances psychoactive effects of other compounds such as THC
• Myrcene levels are higher in indica strains than sativa strains (indicas typically push past 0.5% Myrcene)

Limonene

• Bitter citrus aroma
• Also found in fruit rinds, rosemary, juniper, and peppermint
• Demonstrates promise in treating gastric reflux, fungus,depression, and anxiety

Pinene

• Sweet pine aroma
• Also found in pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley, and dill
• Demonstrates promise in treating asthma and inflammation

Humulene

• Aroma similar to hops
• Also found in hops and coriander
• Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
• Diminishes appetite

Terpinolene

• Woody, smoky aroma
• Also found in apples, cumin, tea-tree, lilacs, and conifers
• Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-insomnia

Phytol

• Unlike most terpenes, Phytol’s aroma is very subtle
• Also found in aged green tea
• A result of chlorophyll breakdown
• Sleep aid

Thanks to Leafly.com for this very important and informative information.