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List of major cannabinoids

  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): THC is the most well-known cannabinoid due to its intoxicating properties or the “high” it produces. People consume it for various medical purposes, including pain relief, appetite stimulation, and nausea reduction.
  • Cannabidiol (CBD): CBD is a non-intoxicating compound known for its role in alleviating conditions like anxiety, epilepsy, inflammation, and pain.
  • Cannabinol (CBN): Known for its mildly intoxicating effects, CBN is a degraded form of THC often found in aged cannabis. It’s being researched for its potential sedative properties and as a possible treatment for insomnia and pain relief.
  • Cannabigerol (CBG): A non-intoxicating cannabinoid similar to CBD, CBG was typically present in lower concentrations in most cannabis strains, but high-CBG strains have been developed in recent years. It’s being studied for potential medical applications, including as an anti-inflammatory, neuroprotectant, and antibacterial agent. Its acidic precursor is CBGA. 

List of minor cannabinoids

Minor cannabinoids typically appear in trace amounts in cannabis plants. Still, research progresses constantly, and they’re worth learning about for their potential benefits: 

  • Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV): THCV is similar to THC but with slightly different effects and much less natural abundance in the plant. THCV is less intoxicating and is being researched for potential roles in weight loss and diabetes management.
  • Cannabichromene (CBC): Another non-intoxicating compound similar to CBD, CBC has shown potential in contributing to the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties of cannabis.
  • Cannabidivarin (CBDV): Similar to CBD, CBDV is non-intoxicating and is being explored for its potential in treating epilepsy, autism, and other neurological conditions.
  • Delta-8-THC: Delta-8 THC has intoxicating effects, although not as potent as delta-9-THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), and is being investigated for potential anti-nausea and appetite-stimulating properties.
  • Cannabicyclol (CBL): CBL is a rare, non-intoxicating cannabinoid. Cannabicyclolic acid (CBLA), its non-intoxicating precursor, has been studied for its anti-inflammatory properties.