CannabinoidGlossary Entry

CBG

Cannabigerol — considered the "mother cannabinoid" from which other cannabinoids originate.

Detailed Explanation

CBG (Cannabigerol) is a precursor substance from which the plant forms many other cannabinoids during growth. In mature flowers, it is usually only present in small amounts. CBG is non-psychoactive and is the focus of current preclinical research, including its antibacterial and neuroprotective properties.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol — the main psychoactive cannabinoid in the cannabis plant.

Cannabinoid
CBN

Cannabinol — forms through the breakdown of THC, considered mildly sedating.

Cannabinoid
CBD

Cannabidiol — non-psychoactive cannabinoid with broad research interest.

Cannabinoid

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CBG

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