Cannabinoids

What is CBDV (Cannabidivarin)?
CBDV, or cannabidivarin, first caught my attention while reviewing lab results on hemp strains with naturally low THC. It looks a lot like CBD on paper, but it's a distinct...
What is CBDV (Cannabidivarin)?
CBDV, or cannabidivarin, first caught my attention while reviewing lab results on hemp strains with naturally low THC. It looks a lot like CBD on paper, but it's a distinct...

What is CBDVA (Cannabidivarinic Acid)?
There’s something especially interesting about the cannabinoids that don’t usually get the spotlight. Cannabidivarinic acid, or CBDVA, is one of those overlooked compounds that’s quietly shaping how we understand the...
What is CBDVA (Cannabidivarinic Acid)?
There’s something especially interesting about the cannabinoids that don’t usually get the spotlight. Cannabidivarinic acid, or CBDVA, is one of those overlooked compounds that’s quietly shaping how we understand the...

What is CBL (Cannabicyclol)?
CBL, or cannabicyclol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids that naturally form in cannabis over time. It comes from the breakdown of CBC (cannabichromene), often triggered by light, heat, or...
What is CBL (Cannabicyclol)?
CBL, or cannabicyclol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids that naturally form in cannabis over time. It comes from the breakdown of CBC (cannabichromene), often triggered by light, heat, or...

What is Delta 10 THC?
Delta-10 THC is one of those cannabinoids that’s only recently started to get noticed. It’s structurally similar to delta-9 and delta-8 THC—names most people are already familiar with—but it stands...
What is Delta 10 THC?
Delta-10 THC is one of those cannabinoids that’s only recently started to get noticed. It’s structurally similar to delta-9 and delta-8 THC—names most people are already familiar with—but it stands...

Understanding cannabinoid ratios in cannabis pr...
When I first started working with cannabinoids, I noticed a lot of confusion around the ratios on product labels—things like 1:1 or 10:1. These aren’t just numbers; they show how...
Understanding cannabinoid ratios in cannabis pr...
When I first started working with cannabinoids, I noticed a lot of confusion around the ratios on product labels—things like 1:1 or 10:1. These aren’t just numbers; they show how...

Can you build tolerance to cannabinoids?
Tolerance to cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, whether you're deep in the industry or just starting to learn about it. People often wonder if regular exposure can...
Can you build tolerance to cannabinoids?
Tolerance to cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, whether you're deep in the industry or just starting to learn about it. People often wonder if regular exposure can...

Synthetic vs natural cannabinoids: Benefits and...
The difference between synthetic and natural cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, especially among people in the industry, from manufacturers to regulators. On the surface, they might seem...
Synthetic vs natural cannabinoids: Benefits and...
The difference between synthetic and natural cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, especially among people in the industry, from manufacturers to regulators. On the surface, they might seem...

Cannabinoids in hemp vs marijuana: Are they the...
At first glance, hemp and marijuana seem different. Hemp is often used for industrial purposes, while marijuana is linked to recreational use. But their cannabinoid profiles are more complex than...
Cannabinoids in hemp vs marijuana: Are they the...
At first glance, hemp and marijuana seem different. Hemp is often used for industrial purposes, while marijuana is linked to recreational use. But their cannabinoid profiles are more complex than...

Cannabinoids in skincare: How do they work?
One of the most compelling developments in recent years has been the integration of cannabinoids into skincare products. This shift reflects a growing interest in how hemp-derived compounds interact with...
Cannabinoids in skincare: How do they work?
One of the most compelling developments in recent years has been the integration of cannabinoids into skincare products. This shift reflects a growing interest in how hemp-derived compounds interact with...

How does heat (decarboxylation) affect cannabin...
One of the most significant processes involving heat is decarboxylation—the chemical reaction that activates cannabinoids. Without it, many of the compounds in raw hemp remain in their acidic, inactive forms....
How does heat (decarboxylation) affect cannabin...
One of the most significant processes involving heat is decarboxylation—the chemical reaction that activates cannabinoids. Without it, many of the compounds in raw hemp remain in their acidic, inactive forms....

What are minor cannabinoids and why are they im...
While much attention has been placed on well-known compounds like CBD and THC, there’s growing interest in the less prominent elements of the plant—what we refer to as minor cannabinoids. These...
What are minor cannabinoids and why are they im...
While much attention has been placed on well-known compounds like CBD and THC, there’s growing interest in the less prominent elements of the plant—what we refer to as minor cannabinoids. These...

What is THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)?
Have you ever wondered why raw cannabis doesn’t cause the same effects as when it’s heated? It’s not just a technical detail—it’s a key part of how the plant works....
What is THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)?
Have you ever wondered why raw cannabis doesn’t cause the same effects as when it’s heated? It’s not just a technical detail—it’s a key part of how the plant works....

How are cannabinoids extracted from cannabis pl...
Extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants is a crucial step in transforming raw plant material into oils, concentrates, and other finished products. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are found in the...
How are cannabinoids extracted from cannabis pl...
Extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants is a crucial step in transforming raw plant material into oils, concentrates, and other finished products. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are found in the...

What is CBCA (Cannabichromenic acid)?
Most people familiar with cannabis can name CBD or THC—but few realise that other compounds play essential roles in how those cannabinoids come to exist. One of those lesser-known components...
What is CBCA (Cannabichromenic acid)?
Most people familiar with cannabis can name CBD or THC—but few realise that other compounds play essential roles in how those cannabinoids come to exist. One of those lesser-known components...

What is CBGA (Cannabigerolic acid)?
When most people talk about cannabinoids, they usually mention CBD or THC. But from my experience working with hemp at Formula Swiss, I’ve found that one of the most important—yet...
What is CBGA (Cannabigerolic acid)?
When most people talk about cannabinoids, they usually mention CBD or THC. But from my experience working with hemp at Formula Swiss, I’ve found that one of the most important—yet...

What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound naturally present in the cannabis plant. It’s the one most often linked to the feeling people describe as being 'high'. As...
What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound naturally present in the cannabis plant. It’s the one most often linked to the feeling people describe as being 'high'. As...

What is Delta 9 THC (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabin...
Over the past decade, my work in CBD and hemp production has given me a close and practical understanding of the cannabis plant and its various compounds. Among these, delta-9...
What is Delta 9 THC (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabin...
Over the past decade, my work in CBD and hemp production has given me a close and practical understanding of the cannabis plant and its various compounds. Among these, delta-9...

What is CBG (Cannabigerol)?
CBG, short for Cannabigerol, is gaining increasing attention in cannabinoid research for its unique role within the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBG is non-intoxicating and does not produce psychoactive effects,...
What is CBG (Cannabigerol)?
CBG, short for Cannabigerol, is gaining increasing attention in cannabinoid research for its unique role within the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBG is non-intoxicating and does not produce psychoactive effects,...

What is CBNA (Cannabinolic acid)?
One such compound is CBNA, or cannabinolic acid. While not as prominent as CBD or THC, CBNA is beginning to attract attention for its potential properties and unique position in...
What is CBNA (Cannabinolic acid)?
One such compound is CBNA, or cannabinolic acid. While not as prominent as CBD or THC, CBNA is beginning to attract attention for its potential properties and unique position in...

What is THCP (Tetrahydrocannabiphorol)?
First identified in 2019, tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) has attracted considerable attention in the field of cannabis research and production. Structurally similar to delta-9 THC, THCP has demonstrated significantly higher binding affinity...
What is THCP (Tetrahydrocannabiphorol)?
First identified in 2019, tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) has attracted considerable attention in the field of cannabis research and production. Structurally similar to delta-9 THC, THCP has demonstrated significantly higher binding affinity...