Cannabinoids

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 new cannabinoids being discovered and c...
The discovery and classification of new cannabinoids have become key areas of focus as scientific interest in cannabis continues to grow. Where only a handful of compounds like THC and...
How are new cannabinoids being discovered and c...
The discovery and classification of new cannabinoids have become key areas of focus as scientific interest in cannabis continues to grow. Where only a handful of compounds like THC and...

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, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, responsible for producing the sensation commonly referred to as being 'high'. As interest in cannabis continues to...
What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the principal psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, responsible for producing the sensation commonly referred to as being 'high'. As interest in cannabis continues to...

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...

What is CBE (Cannabielsoin)?
One such lesser-known compound is cannabielsoin (CBE), a metabolite that has largely flown under the radar despite its fascinating chemical structure and potential implications. In this article, I will provide...
What is CBE (Cannabielsoin)?
One such lesser-known compound is cannabielsoin (CBE), a metabolite that has largely flown under the radar despite its fascinating chemical structure and potential implications. In this article, I will provide...

What is delta-8 THC (Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabin...
The cannabis market is full of different compounds, and delta-8 THC is one that sparks interest and debate. As the cannabis industry continues to expand, delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol is still a...
What is delta-8 THC (Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabin...
The cannabis market is full of different compounds, and delta-8 THC is one that sparks interest and debate. As the cannabis industry continues to expand, delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol is still a...

What is THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)?
After more than a decade working in the cannabis and hemp industry, I’ve spent much of my time studying the wide range of cannabinoids produced by the plant. One compound...
What is THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)?
After more than a decade working in the cannabis and hemp industry, I’ve spent much of my time studying the wide range of cannabinoids produced by the plant. One compound...

What is CBDA (Cannabidiolic acid)?
Most people have heard of CBD—but far fewer realise it starts out as something else. In raw cannabis, before the plant is heated or processed, that compound is CBDA, or...
What is CBDA (Cannabidiolic acid)?
Most people have heard of CBD—but far fewer realise it starts out as something else. In raw cannabis, before the plant is heated or processed, that compound is CBDA, or...

CBDV - Cannabidivarin
CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that occurs naturally in certain types of Cannabis sativa. It's closely related to CBD, but with a slightly different chemical structure that gives...
CBDV - Cannabidivarin
CBDV, or cannabidivarin, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that occurs naturally in certain types of Cannabis sativa. It's closely related to CBD, but with a slightly different chemical structure that gives...

What is CBC (Cannabichromene)?
Cannabichromene (CBC) is a naturally occurring, non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in Cannabis sativa L. Discovered in 1966, it has since gained increasing attention from researchers for its unique chemical profile and...
What is CBC (Cannabichromene)?
Cannabichromene (CBC) is a naturally occurring, non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in Cannabis sativa L. Discovered in 1966, it has since gained increasing attention from researchers for its unique chemical profile and...

What is CBGV (Cannabigerivarin)?
While CBD and THC continue to receive most of the attention in cannabinoid discussions, Cannabigerivarin (CBGV) has started to stand out for its unique structure and growing relevance in scientific research....
What is CBGV (Cannabigerivarin)?
While CBD and THC continue to receive most of the attention in cannabinoid discussions, Cannabigerivarin (CBGV) has started to stand out for its unique structure and growing relevance in scientific research....

What are 2-AG and anandamide?
2-AG (2-Arachidonoylglycerol) and anandamide are compounds naturally produced by the human body. They are part of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and interact with cannabinoid receptors to help support various biological...
What are 2-AG and anandamide?
2-AG (2-Arachidonoylglycerol) and anandamide are compounds naturally produced by the human body. They are part of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and interact with cannabinoid receptors to help support various biological...