Glossary of Cannabis Compounds

2-AG (2-arachidonoylglycerol): An endocannabinoid abundant within the central nervous system.

 

7-hydroxy-CBD: The metabolite produced by liver metabolism of CBD.

 

11-hydroxy-THC: The metabolite produced by liver metabolism of THC that is 2-4 times more psychoactivally potent relative to THC.

 

Anandamide: An endogenous cannabinoid that regulates feeding and suckling behavior, along with baseline pain levels and sleep patterns.

 

Beta-caryophyllene: Terpene responsible for anti-inflammatory effects; it is the only terpene known to also act as a cannabinoid.

 

Cannabichromene (CBC): Anti-inflammatory cannabinoid.

 

Cannabidiol (CBD): Non-psychoactive cannaboid, second most common cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant.

 

Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA): The acidic form of CBD that is naturally produced by the cannabis plant.

 

Cannabidivarin (CBDVA): CBDV is the propyl variant of CBD.

 

Cannabigerol (CBG): Non-psychoactive cannabinoid that serves as the precursor used by the plant's enzymes to produce THC and CBD.

 

Cannabinoids: Compounds that activate the cannabinoid receptors, including endocannabinoids produced by humans and animals, phytocannabinoids produced by cannabis and a few other plants, and synthetic cannabinoids.

 

Cannabinol (CBN): The weakly psychoactive breakdown product of THC; not produced by the cannabis plant.

 

Farnesene: Terpene known for promoting head clarity and focus.

 

Humulene: Terpene known for providing hunger suppression.

 

Limonene: Terpene known for providing anxiety and stress relief.

 

Linalool: Terpene known for promoting relaxation and calming effects.

 

Myrcene: Terpene known for promoting calming effects.

 

Ocimene: Terpene known for uplifting effects and anti-inflammatory properties.

 

Phytocannabinoid: Term for the cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant and a few other plant species.

 

Pinene: Terpene known for promoting alertness while counteracting some effects of THC.

 

Terpenes: Volatile hydrocarbons found in the essential oils produced by many plants, including cannabis; cannabis terpenes provide unique medical benefits that give a strain its "personality".

 

Terpinolene: Terpene known for providing uplifting effects in addition to antibacterial and antifungal properties.

 

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or delta-9-tetrahydracannabinol:  The principal cannabinoid of the cannabis plant, responsible for much of cannabis' psychoactivity.