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33 Blogs about "Cannabinoids"
Learn how cannabinoids impact the endocannabinoid system to give rise to the effects of THC, discover the differences between THC vs CBD, and uncover a reservoir of untapped and novel compounds! Gear up for a complete masterclass in cannabinoid research.
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THCP and CBDP: A Comprehensive Guide to Two New Cannabinoids
Cannabis plants contain much more than THC and CBD. In 2019, researchers discovered two new chemicals among the hundreds found in the plant: THCP and CBDP. Both of these novel compounds show great ...
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Mycocannabinoids: Can Mushrooms Target the Endocannabinoid System?
Cannabis plants produce over 100 cannabinoids. Likewise, a variety of common herbs and spices also produce compounds capable of influencing the human endocannabinoid system. But recent research tak ...
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What You Need to Know About THCB
Everyone knows about THC, but have you heard of THCB? Almost identical to THC in chemical structure, it shares similar effects but could prove even more influential than the delta-9 variant we know ...
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Cannabis Flavonoids: A Comprehensive Guide
Flavonoids aren't so well-known, but they are still a relevant part of cannabis' chemical makeup, affecting the colour of the cannabis plant and potentially altering the high it produces. Here we t ...
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Everything you Need to Know About CBD (Cannabidiol)
It's time to focus on CBD, the second most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana. Despite being less well-known, CBD could have a significant impact on well-being. Keep reading to find out what you nee ...
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THCV, An Up And Coming Member Of The Cannabinoid Family
THCV is a cannabinoid that is starting to get a lot of attention from researchers and cannabis users alike. It’s a rare compound only present in very small amounts within some cannabis strains plan ...
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Does CBD Counteract THC's Psychoactive Effect?
THC and CBD are the two most common cannabinoids, and they share a nuanced and special relationship. Read on to discover if CBD helps to minimise the negative effects of THC, and find out which CBD ...
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Why Does Marijuana Make THC and Other Chemicals?
Cannabis produces over 100 cannabinoids and more than 150 terpenes. But why do weed plants spend so much of their resources making these molecules? Well, they use them as weapons of self-defence, a ...
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Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) — Here's What You Need To Know
HHC is making huge waves in the cannabis community. But being so new to the market, there's a ton of misinformation surrounding HHC's effects, safety, legality, and more. In this article, we explor ...
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These Plants and Fungi Also Contain Cannabinoids
Cannabis produces over 100 cannabinoids. Researchers once believed these molecules were exclusive to the herb, but it turns out many other plants (and fungi) produce cannabinoids too. Explore the l ...
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2-AG and the Endocannabinoid System
As the most abundant endocannabinoid in the brain, 2-AG flows between neurons to control neurotransmitter release. But this humble signalling molecule also helps to keep things in balance further a ...
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The Entourage Effect: Potential Synergy Between Cannabinoids & Terpenes
Keep reading to learn about the unique phenomenon of the "entourage effect". There's more to cannabis than just THC, or CBD for that matter!
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Is GPR55 the Third Cannabinoid Receptor?
The endocannabinoid system helps to keep the human body in balance. Since its discovery, researchers have slowly unveiled how it regulates neurotransmitters and underpins the psychotropic effects o ...
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THCA Diamonds: What They Are and How To Make Them
THCA diamonds are one of the most potent cannabis extracts. But paradoxically, they aren't psychotropic! It takes a bit of heat to convert them into THC; bong bowls and ovens do the trick. THCA dia ...
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What Is TAC (Total Active Cannabinoids) in Cannabis?
Ever wondered why different strains of cannabis have different effects? It's not just the amount of THC inside. All of the active compounds in cannabis come together to produce unique effects based ...