Cannabinoids

What is CBDV (Cannabidivarin)?

What is CBDV (Cannabidivarin)?

23/05/2025

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)?

23/05/2025

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...

CBDVA molecular structure over hemp leaves

What is CBDVA (Cannabidivarinic Acid)?

23/05/2025

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)?

23/05/2025

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)?

What is CBL (Cannabicyclol)?

23/05/2025

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)?

23/05/2025

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...

Delta 10 THC molecule on cannabis background

What is Delta 10 THC?

23/05/2025

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?

23/05/2025

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...

Close up of cannabis flower

Understanding cannabinoid ratios in cannabis pr...

21/05/2025

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...

21/05/2025

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...

Man pondering cannabinoids tolerance at home

Can you build tolerance to cannabinoids?

21/05/2025

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?

21/05/2025

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 comparison concept

Synthetic vs natural cannabinoids: Benefits and...

21/05/2025

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...

21/05/2025

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...

Cannabinoid content compared in hemp and marijuana

Cannabinoids in hemp vs marijuana: Are they the...

20/05/2025

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...

20/05/2025

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 concept with cream and leaves

Cannabinoids in skincare: How do they work?

20/05/2025

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?

20/05/2025

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...

annabis buds in oven during decarboxylation process

How does heat (decarboxylation) affect cannabin...

19/05/2025

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...

19/05/2025

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....

annabinoid information text over cannabis leaves

What are minor cannabinoids and why are they im...

19/05/2025

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...

19/05/2025

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...

THCA chemical structure on cannabis background

What is THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)?

19/05/2025

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)?

19/05/2025

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....

Cannabis plant the contain cannabinoids

How are cannabinoids extracted from cannabis pl...

15/05/2025

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...

15/05/2025

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)?

What is CBCA (Cannabichromenic acid)?

15/05/2025

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)?

15/05/2025

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...

Structural formula of cannabigerolic acid from Wikipedia

What is CBGA (Cannabigerolic acid)?

14/05/2025

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)?

14/05/2025

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?

What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?

13/05/2025

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)?

13/05/2025

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...

delta 9 THC molecule over cannabis background at sunset

What is Delta 9 THC (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabin...

09/05/2025

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...

09/05/2025

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...

CBG molecular image

What is CBG (Cannabigerol)?

09/05/2025

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)?

09/05/2025

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,...

CBNA molecule structure over cannabis background

What is CBNA (Cannabinolic acid)?

09/05/2025

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)?

09/05/2025

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...

THCP structure labeled on cannabis flower background

What is THCP (Tetrahydrocannabiphorol)?

08/05/2025

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)?

08/05/2025

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...