Cannabis and the Benefits of Lesser Know Compounds

If you've heard of cannabis (and who hasn't), you've probably heard of THC and CBD, the two major cannabinoids found in various strains of cannabis. In this article I'm going to cover some of the lesser known compounds found in more specific strains and what their known benefits are along with the known benefits from THC and CBD.

The most important, yet to be scientifically understood concept to realize when medicating with cannabis is the entourage effect. The Entourage Effect is the idea that many of the compounds work in tandem to help achieve the full medical benefits from the cannabis plant. This means that extracts and tablets that only contain THC (Marinol) or CBD (Charlotte's Web) may be incomplete medicines and would benefit from a more complete terpene and cannabinoid profile.

Cannabinoids:

Source: https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/cannabis-entourage-effect-why-thc-and-cbd-only-medicines-arent-g

THC- Pain Relief, Appetite Stimulant, Reduces Nausea, Suppresses Muscle Spasms

CBD- Pain Relief, Reduces Inflammation, Simulates Appetite, Reduces Nausea, Reduces Contractions in the Small Intestine, Relieves Anxiety, Tranquilizing Effect Used to Manage Psychosis, Reduces Seizures and Convulsions, Suppresses Muscle Spasms, Reduces Blood Sugar Levels, Prevents Nervous System Degeneration, Treats Psoriasis, Reduces Risk of Artery Blockage, Kills or Slows Bacterial Growth, Inhibits Cell Growth in Tumor & Cancer Cells, Promotes Bone Growth

THCA- Reduces Inflammation, Reduces Seizures and Convulsions, Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth (in vitro & animal studies)

THCV- Suppresses Appetite, Reduces Seizures and Convulsions, Reduces Blood Sugar Levels, Promotes Bone Health

CBG- Pain Relief, Reduces Inflammation, Kills or Slows Bacterial Growth, Treats Fungal Infection, Inhibits Cell Growth in Tumors/Cancer Cells, Promotes Bone Health

CBN- Pain Relief, Suppresses Muscle Spasms, Aides Sleep

CBC- Pain Relief, Reduces Inflammation, Kills or Slows Bacterial Growth, Treats Fungal Infection, Inhibits Cell Growth in Tumors/Cancer Cells, Promotes Bone Health

Terpenes:

Source: https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/cannabis-entourage-effect-why-thc-and-cbd-only-medicines-arent-g

11 Most Common Terpenes Found in Cannabis Strains:

Limonene- Promotes Weight Loss, Treats Bronchitis, Prevent and Treat Cancer

Myrcene- Anti-Inflammatory, Sedative, Muscle Relaxer, Sleep Aide

Linalool- Anti-Inflammatory, Modulate Motor Movements

Alpha Bisabolol- Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacterial, Deodorizer, Anti-Inflammation

Delta 3 Carene- Anti-Inflammatory, Treats Cold and Flu Symptoms ie: Running Nose

Borneol- Analgesic, Anti-Insomnia, Anti-Septic, and Bronchodilator

Alpha-Pinene / Beta Pinene- Anti-Inflammatory

Eucalyptol- Cough Suppressant, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacterial, Mouthwash

Terpineol- Antioxidant Properties

Caryophyllene- Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Depression

Camphene- Anti-Inflammatory, Antibiotic Properties

Flavinoids:

Cannaflavins A, B, and C- Anti-Inflammatory, Inhibit the Prostaglandins' Inflammatory Pathway

Vitexin & Isovitexin- Therapeutic for Gout, Inhibits the Thyroid Peroxidase

Kaempferol- Anti-Depressant Effect, Reduces Coronary Diseases

Apigenin- Acts as an Anxiolytic and Sedative on the GABA Receptors, Decreases Secondary Effects of Ciclosporin A, an immunosuppressive administered during organ transplants to avoid the rejection of the transplant organ

Quercitin- Inhibits Viral Enzymes, Anti-Viral Effects, Anti-Inflammatory, Inhibits the Monoamine Oxidase Enzyme (MAO), which is involved in the metabolism of neurotransmitters and pharmaceuticals.

Luteonin & Orientin- Antioxidants, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibiotics

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Don't 'smoke' cannabis, vape it, eat it, or use it topically for the best possible effects with the least possibility of harmful outcomes.