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Chemical compounds found in cannabis that interact with the body's endocannabinoid system to produce various effects.
Cannabinoids are a class of chemical compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system, a biological network present in all mammals. Cannabis produces over 100 unique cannabinoids, with THC and CBD being the most abundant and well-researched.
How Cannabinoids Work
Cannabinoids exert their effects by binding to or modulating cannabinoid receptors, primarily CB1 (concentrated in the brain) and CB2 (found in immune tissues and the peripheral nervous system). Different cannabinoids have different affinities for these receptors, which explains why THC produces a high while CBD does not. Some cannabinoids, like CBG and CBC, interact with additional receptor systems including serotonin and vanilloid receptors.
Beyond THC and CBD
The cannabis plant produces a rich spectrum of minor cannabinoids including CBN, CBG, THCV, and Delta-8 THC, each with emerging research supporting unique properties. CBN is studied for sedation, THCV for appetite suppression, and CBG for anti-inflammatory potential. The interplay between these compounds contributes to the entourage effect, and as analytical testing improves, consumers are gaining access to increasingly detailed cannabinoid profiles on product labels.