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THC in marijuana

What Is THC?

When people are growing marijuana for recreational use, most of the hype is around how much THC is in the harvested final product. But what exactly is all the excitement about? What is THC? What is THC? (Tetrahydrocannabinol)? THC, also known as tetrahydrocannabinol, is the famous chemical contained in marijuana that causes the psychological effects …

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The Endocannabinoid system - Weed

The Endocannabinoid System

Considering all the positive benefits marijuana offers, there are many reasons why people use it. There are those who desire the psychoactive effects, while others prefer its highly beneficial healing and therapeutic properties. To understand how our bodies are even capable of effectively receiving the benefits of marijuana, we must first take a look at …

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Cannabichromene (CBC)

Cannabichromene (CBC)

Mechoulam and Gaoni identified Cannabichromene in 1966, but in all this time little research has been conducted to fully understand the cannabinoid. Instead, CBD and THC both receive most of the attention with studies focusing more on their properties. Cannabichromene (CBC): What is Cannabichromene (CBC) Properties and Therapeutic Benefits of CBC Where to Find CBC …

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CBD Cannabidiol in medical cannabis

CBD (Cannabidiol) In Medical Marijuana

CBD is an abbreviation for Cannabidiol, and it is a very potent phytochemical found inside the female cannabis plants. It is one of over 60 healing compounds found in the marijuana plant. This chemical, like THC, is also a cannabinoid that attaches to receptors on your body’s cells. They work to create a more enhanced endocannabinoid system. …

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The active ingredients of medical cannabis

The active ingredients of medical marijuana

The medicinal and psychoactive effects that we associate with marijuana are caused by unique chemical structures called cannabinoids found in the actual plant. To date, there have been 86 cannabinoids identified in nature and others have been synthesized chemically. In this article we will go through all the active ingredients of medical marijuana The major …

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Cannabinol

Cannabinol (CBN)

Cannabinol (CBN): What is Cannabinol (CBN) and How Does it Affect You? Where to Get Cannabinol (CBN)? We are currently aware of over a hundred types of cannabinoids, each having a unique impact. Since there isn’t much information available on cannabinol (CBN), many people assume it is a less potent derivative of THC. Cannabis plants …

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Cannabidivarin (CBDV)

Cannabidivarin (CBDV)

Cannabidivarin (CBDV): Cannabidivarin (CBDV) The Healing Benefits of Cannabidivarin (CBDV) How CBDV Effects Nausea, Epilepsy, and Bones Where to Get CBDV in the Cannabis Plant Cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a cannabinoid that has no psychoactive effects just like cannabidiol (CBD). CBDV is great for medicinal purposes, but it does not get you high. Due to marijuana …

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