07/05/2019
I'm writing this post as both a sign of more things to come in the cannabis world as well as some interesting news for those who are in one of the 11 lucky states where cannabis is already fully legal.
This is an excerpt of an article from Hello MD.
When it comes to cannabis strains, the options are just about limitless. There are a bunch of varieties of indicas and sativas, and hybridization has increased those options tenfold.
Some ma*****na strains are popular or easy to find, such as:
Blue Dream
Pineapple Express
However, there are many lesser-known strains that offer benefits beyond cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Most folks know about the primary cannabinoids—THC, the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis that helps relieve pain, and CBD, a cannabinoid prized for its anti-inflammatory properties.
And yet, cannabis boasts several other cannabinoids that also come with health benefits. These include:
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV): Psychoactive with anticonvulsant and neuroprotective properties, THCV is a cannabinoid that can be hard to find.
Cannabigerol (CBG): Mildly psychoactive, CBG boasts anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits.
Cannabichromene (CBC): While it doesn’t produce a high like THC can, folks like CBC because of its antibiotic and pain-relieving properties.
Cannabinol (CBN): This cannabinoid, which is mildly psychoactive, can act as an antiemetic (meaning anti-nausea) and a sleep aid. THC turns into CBN when exposed to prolonged UV light and air.
These cannabinoids often take a back seat to the superstars THC and CBD—. But you shouldn’t overlook them. since each of these lesser-known cannabinoid offers additional therapeutic benefits . Although they’re not always available in isolated form, you can still reap their benefits directly from the cannabis flower.