Hemp’s Cannabinoid Encyclopedia: 12 Key Compounds (Out of 118+)

Hemp’s Cannabinoid Encyclopedia: 12 Key Compounds (Out of 118+)

Hemp’s Cannabinoid Encyclopedia: 12 Key Compounds (Out of 118+) Hemp hosts over 118 identified cannabinoids—molecules that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). Below: 12 heavy hitters with brief, research-cited functions (lab/animal models only—no medical claims).
✅CBD – Cannabidiol Non-intoxicating.
Research notes: Modulates ECS receptors; studied in anxiety, inflammation, epilepsy models.
Refs: Mechoulam et al., 1963; Devinsky et al., 2017 (NEJM).
✅CBG – Cannabigerol “Mother cannabinoid” (precursor).
Research notes: Shows antibacterial & anti-inflammatory activity in lab dishes.
Refs: Gaoni & Mechoulam, 1964; Borrelli et al., 2014.
✅ CBN – Cannabinol THC breakdown product.
Research notes: Mild sedative effects in rodent sleep studies.
Refs: Adams et al., 1940; Russo, 2011.
✅CBC – Cannabichromene Non-psychoactive.
Research notes: Synergizes with THC in pain/inflammation lab models.
Refs: Claussen et al., 1966; DeLong et al., 2010.
✅Delta-8 THC – Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Milder isomer of Delta-9.
Research notes: 50–70 % psychoactivity of Delta-9 in early human trials.
Refs: Abraham et al., 1967; Hollister & Gillespie, 1973.
✅THCV – Tetrahydrocannabivarin Shorter side-chain THC variant.
Research notes: Appetite suppression & blood-sugar regulation in preclinical models.
Refs: Gill et al., 1970; Pertwee, 2008.
✅ CBDV – Cannabidivarin CBD analog.
Research notes: Anti-convulsant activity in seizure rodent models.
Refs: Vollner et al., 1969; Hill et al., 2012.
✅CBDA – Cannabidiolic Acid Raw form (decarbs to CBD when heated).
Research notes: Stronger serotonin receptor binding than CBD in lab tests.
Refs: Mechoulam & Gaoni, 1965; Takeda et al., 2008.
✅THCA – Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid Non-psychoactive until heated.
Research notes: Neuroprotective & anti-nausea effects in cell/animal studies.
Refs: Korte et al., 1965; Degenhardt et al., 2017.
✅CBGA – Cannabigerolic Acid Biosynthetic starting point.
Research notes: Converts enzymatically to CBDA/THCA/CBCA.
Refs: Taura et al., 2007.
✅CBL – Cannabicyclol Forms via UV light exposure.
Research notes: Minor neutral cannabinoid; limited studies.
Refs: Crombie & Ponsford, 1971.
✅CBT – Cannabicitran Rare cyclic structure.
Research notes: Neutral; early glaucoma-related eye pressure studies.
Refs: Lousberg et al., 1972.
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Refs: Ben-Shabat et al., 1998; Russo, 2011 (Br J Pharmacol).
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21+ | Not medical advice | Consult a healthcare professional | All refs on PubMed
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