Where Do Terpenes Come from? Terpenes are a complex and diverse group of compounds found throughout nature: in plants, flowers, fruits, and even in insects. They’re responsible for the distinctive smells and tastes in many of the things we consume. That characteristic zing of lemon, the calming scent of lavender, the bitter taste of hops...
As it turns out, a plant nutrient used by nature to attract pollinating birds and bees, is also attracting the attention of scientists and people interested in preventative health. Studies over the last decade continue to show that flavonoids, which are found in most plants, have a part to play in reducing many health risks,...
Cannabielsoin was first discovered in 1983 by Ohio State University Researchers. Cannabidiol is formed from cannabielsoin through the metabolic process that makes it a metabolite. Researchers at the Hokuriku University – Japan picked interest in the compound due to their interest in the biological mechanism resulting in its formation. It has already been known that...
Cannabinoid is not a new term. When the word cannabinoid is mentioned, what flashes through your mind are the three main classes of cannabis compound. Phytocannabinoids make up the first class. Members of this class occur naturally in the Cannabis Sativa plant. The second class is referred to as the endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are produced naturally...
Cannabichromevarin (CBCV) first came to limelight in 1975 when Thailand researchers at the University of Nagasaki isolated the compound from a cannabis plant. However, not much research has been conducted on the compound since its discovery. The concentration of CBCV in cannabis plants is much lower compared to cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBCV is...
CBDV is an abbreviation for Cannabidivarin. It is a cannabinoid with zero psychoactive effects, just like CBD. CBDV has very high therapeutic effects, but it doesn’t get the user high. However, there is not much research on the therapeutic benefits of non-psychoactive cannabis mainly due to the illegality of marijuana. The CBDV-rich cannabis is found...
CBGV, an acronym for cannabigerivarin, is a component of the cannabis genome. CBGV is identified as a cannabinoid acid. However, it has no psychoactive effects, quite unlike THC. Nevertheless, researchers are currently examining other possible health benefits that may be bestowed by cannabis strains high in CBGV. For instance, studies have shown that CBGV has...
An Overview of THCA Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is one of the non-psychoactive compounds of the cannabis family. Cannabinoids are known to have a wide range of therapeutic benefits, and THCA is no exception. What makes it tick is that it doesn’t cause the user to get high. THCA acts as a precursor to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)....
What Is CBGM? Cannabigerol Monomethyl Ether (CBGM) is a natural cannabinoid of the cannabigerol (CBG) group. Cannabinoids in the CBG group are placed together because they possess similar properties – properties that are almost the same as CBG. Like many other cannabinoids, we do not know much about CBGM. Cannabis plants in North-East Asia seem...
What Is THCV? Whether you are a patient or a health care professional, you are going to want to become familiar with tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). This super-star compound has an array of unique therapeutic effects that set it apart from other phytocannabinoids. It is not as well-known as CBD and THC, but it is well-studied and...
