Cannabinoids

What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant and is best known for producing the sensation commonly referred to as being 'high'. As interest in cannabis...
What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant and is best known for producing the sensation commonly referred to as being 'high'. As interest in cannabis...

What is CBV (Cannabivarin)?
CBV, or cannabivarin, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in small amounts in the cannabis plant. It belongs to the varin group, which includes compounds that have a slightly shorter...
What is CBV (Cannabivarin)?
CBV, or cannabivarin, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in small amounts in the cannabis plant. It belongs to the varin group, which includes compounds that have a slightly shorter...

What is CBCV (Cannabichromevarin)?
CBCV, short for cannabichromevarin, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids found in small amounts in certain hemp strains. It’s closely related to CBC (cannabichromene) but has a slightly different structure,...
What is CBCV (Cannabichromevarin)?
CBCV, short for cannabichromevarin, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids found in small amounts in certain hemp strains. It’s closely related to CBC (cannabichromene) but has a slightly different structure,...

What is HHCP (Hexahydrocannabiphorol)?
HHCP, or hexahydrocannabiphorol, is one of the newer cannabinoids starting to gain attention in the industry. It’s a hydrogenated compound, closely related to THCP, and it’s been developed through synthetic...
What is HHCP (Hexahydrocannabiphorol)?
HHCP, or hexahydrocannabiphorol, is one of the newer cannabinoids starting to gain attention in the industry. It’s a hydrogenated compound, closely related to THCP, and it’s been developed through synthetic...

What is delta-9 THCB (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabu...
One interesting cannabinoid that's caught my attention lately is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabutol, or delta-9 THCB. It isn't as well-known as THC—the cannabinoid most people immediately think of with cannabis—but structurally, it's...
What is delta-9 THCB (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabu...
One interesting cannabinoid that's caught my attention lately is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabutol, or delta-9 THCB. It isn't as well-known as THC—the cannabinoid most people immediately think of with cannabis—but structurally, it's...

What is THC-O-Acetate (THC-O)?
THC-O-Acetate—usually just called THC-O—is one of those cannabinoids that’s been popping up more and more lately. It’s not like CBD or delta-9 THC, which occur naturally in the plant. THC-O...
What is THC-O-Acetate (THC-O)?
THC-O-Acetate—usually just called THC-O—is one of those cannabinoids that’s been popping up more and more lately. It’s not like CBD or delta-9 THC, which occur naturally in the plant. THC-O...

What is THCH (Tetrahydrocannabihexol)?
THCH, or tetrahydrocannabihexol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids starting to appear in advanced cannabis research. Structurally, it’s closely related to THC, with a six-carbon side chain instead of five....
What is THCH (Tetrahydrocannabihexol)?
THCH, or tetrahydrocannabihexol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids starting to appear in advanced cannabis research. Structurally, it’s closely related to THC, with a six-carbon side chain instead of five....

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)?
CBDVA, or cannabidivarinic acid, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid acid found in raw, unheated hemp. It acts as a biosynthetic precursor to CBDV (cannabidivarin) and is part of the varinic acid...
What is CBDVA (Cannabidivarinic Acid)?
CBDVA, or cannabidivarinic acid, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid acid found in raw, unheated hemp. It acts as a biosynthetic precursor to CBDV (cannabidivarin) and is part of the varinic acid...

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...
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...

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...
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...

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...
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...

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...