Cannabinoids

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CANNABINOID BENEFIT While THC gets the attention,

there are over 70 cannabinoids in
THC Psychotropic, painkiller, Cannabis. The other cannabinoids
and terpenes are believed to
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Tetrahydrocannabinol anti-inflammatory,
THCA anti-microbial have therapeutic effects and must
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be considered by patients.
CBD Relieve anxiety,
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Cannabidiol convulsions, depression, Among other effects, cannabi-
CBDA inflammation and nausea noids suppress pain and nausea
HO sedative, sleep aid and while stimulating appetite, eupho-
muscle relaxant ria or calm. They are also thought
CBC Anti-inflammatory, painkiller, to interact, with CBC enhancing
OH Cannabichomene treats acid reflux, the effects of THC, and CBD
CBCA anti-anxiety,antidepressant enhancing both THC and CBC.
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Painkiller, muscle relaxant,

Did you know that there is no THC
CBG
OH Cannabigerol anti-erythemic analgesic, in Cannabis?
CBGA digestive aid, stomachic
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(stomach function) Raw Cannabis contains the
acidic compound THCA, not the
CBN Mild psychotropic, may neutral compound THC. THCA is
OH Cannabichromene stimulate bone growth, converted into THC by the heat
CBNA anesthetic, anti-convulsive, of combustion, vaporization or
analgesic, anti-anxiety
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cooking in a process called decar-
boxylation. This rule applies to all
THCV Anti-obesity, aids memory,
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Tetrahydracannabivarin calming aid, antibacterial, cannabinoids: naturally occurring
THCVA antiviral, immune system acidic CBDA converting to CBD,
O CBGA to CBG and etc.

CBDV Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, The acidic versions have tradition-

Cannabidivarin protects cells lining
CBDVA digestive tract ally been considered biologically
inactive. However, depending on
the method of preparation and
administration, not all of the acidic
cannabinoids are converted dur-
ing decarboxylation (particularly in
edibles). Research suggests that
these residual compounds may
have medicinal effects. In edibles,
they are psychotropic.

The presence of all the major

cannabinoids should be taken into
account by patients when evaluat-
ing a strain of medical Cannabis.
 Terpenes
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Do you use smell when choosing TERPENE BENEFIT AROMA

your medical Cannabis? Pinene

Also found in
Anti-inflamatory
Anti-bacterial
Pine
Earth
pine needles Bronchodilator
Aids memory
Then you are familiar with terpenes
aroma and taste molecules in the essen- Myrcene Sedative Flowers
tial oils of plants. Terpenes provide each Also found Sleep aid Pungent
in hops Muscle relaxant Earth
plants distinctive scent, or essence,
and are used to attract pollinators,
repel pests and discourage herbivores. Limonene
Also found
Treats acid reflux
Anti-anxiety
Citrus
Fresh spice
Humans have used them for therapeu- in citrus Antidepressant
tic purposes and in a wide range of
products from perfumes to soaps and Terpinolene Analgesic Pine
pharmaceuticals. Also found Pain reduction Herbal
in coriander Digestive aid Anise
Stomachic Lime
Like roses or spices, different strains of
Linalool Anesthetic Flowers
Cannabis have unique odors ranging Also found Anti-convulsive Lavender
from sweet to acrid and skunky to floral in lavender Analgesic
Anti-anxiety
Citrus
Fresh spice
the chemical signatures of terpenes.
Terpenes are also building blocks of Terpineol Calming aid Pleasant lilac
Also found Antibacterial Citrus
chemicals such as THCA, the acidic in mugwort Antiviral Wood
version of THC. They are major com- Immune system

ponents of Cannabis resin and extracts

Caryophyllene Anti-inflammatory Citrus
produced from these resins. Up to 30% Also found in Analgesic Spice
black pepper Protects cells lining
of the resin in Cannabis smoke consists Digestive tract
of terpenes.
Humulene Anti-inflamatory Robust
Scientists believe that terpenes Also found
in basil
Herbaceous
Earth
account for some of the medical
benefits of Cannabis including painkill-
Ocimene Decongestant Citrusy green
ing and anti-inflammatory effects. They Also found Antiseptic Wood
in thyme and Antiviral Tropical fruit
also exhibit other useful effects. For alfalfa Bactrericidal
example, terpene content is one of the
biggest differences between Cannabis
sativa and Cannabis indica. The general
rule that patients often prefer sativas for
daytime use and indicas for nighttime
use suggests that the sedative effects of
Cannabis are influenced by terpenes.

Patients should take into account the

content of major terpenes when evaluat-
ing various strains of medical Cannabis.
This information can help you select the
best medicine, with your desired thera-
peutic effects.