Cannabinoids

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....

How are new cannabinoids being discovered and classified?

How are new cannabinoids being discovered and c...

16/05/2025

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...

16/05/2025

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...

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, 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)?

13/05/2025

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...

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...

BE molecular formula with dark cannabis

What is CBE (Cannabielsoin)?

08/05/2025

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)?

08/05/2025

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...

Delta-8 THC vapes and gummies layout

What is delta-8 THC (Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabin...

08/05/2025

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...

08/05/2025

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...

THCV molecular layout displayed over cannabis

What is THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)?

07/05/2025

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)?

07/05/2025

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...

CBDA structure overlay on cannabis plant

What is CBDA (Cannabidiolic acid)?

07/05/2025

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)?

07/05/2025

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...

Chemical structure of Cannabidivarin (CBDV)

CBDV - Cannabidivarin

29/04/2025

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

29/04/2025

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...

Cannabichromene (CBC)

What is CBC (Cannabichromene)?

29/04/2025

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)?

29/04/2025

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...

Chemical structure of Cannabigerivarin (CBGV)

What is CBGV (Cannabigerivarin)?

28/04/2025

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)?

28/04/2025

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....

Chemical structure of 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)

What are 2-AG and anandamide?

28/04/2025

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?

28/04/2025

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...