What Comes after CBD? - The Next Big Cannabinoids Are Already Here!
For many years the focus of a lot of people about cannabis was just the plant itself. However, as research blossomed in the marijuana sector, more and more people started to learn about the chemical components in cannabis called cannabinoids.
CBD (arguably the most popular cannabis component) has gone from being the unknown compound to the most sought-after substance that has taken over the world. CBD currently generates billions of dollars in sales, has millions of users with numerous products derived from it.
From oils to edibles, workout clothing, hamburgers, ice-cream, etc. CBD is the darling of the cannabis world, and it is getting better and better. CBD has medicinal and healing properties that help relieve anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions that affect personal health and wellness.
For now, CBD and THC are the two cannabinoids that get the most attention because they are the ones with vast amounts of research, usage, and survey behind them. Also, both cannabinoids are available in more significant levels in the cannabis plant, unlike other variants available in lesser quantities.
Although more historical evidence backs the use of CBD and THC compared to the other variants, as their collective usefulness skyrockets, these other cannabinoids will start to gain popularity as well.
So what could be beyond CBD, are there other cannabinoids we could explore? Let’s get answers.
The truth about cannabis
Cannabis consists of about 600 different molecules. One hundred forty of these molecules are called cannabinoids because they operate on our body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is an extensive chemical receptors system that controls our body’s system, such as inflammation, appetite, temperature, processing emotion, learning, and memory.
New cannabinoids will be discovered in the cannabis plant overtime, ps this is happening right now. So the future of cannabis will no longer revolve around CBD as other cannabinoids will start getting a lot of attention. But it wouldn’t stop with a discovery; just like CBD, these cannabinoids will also be commercialized.
Most of the other cannabinoids present in cannabis occur at low levels, making it difficult for scientists to identify and study them. However, with technological advancements and more extensive works of research this will cease to be the case. Unlike before, we now know a lot about some of the other cannabinoids. Cannabis is a diverse plant that has so much to offer the world, and to grasp this fully; let's take a closer look at some of the other cannabinoids present in cannabis.
The other cannabinoids found in cannabis
CBG refers to the cannabinoid called cannabigerol. This variant is nonintoxicating and mainly marketed to alleviate anxiety, infection, nausea, inflammation, and pain. Some research agrees that it is also effective in cancer treatment, but more analysis is needed to prove this.
This cannabinoid also has a wide variety of medical uses, including inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer growth. Experts have predicted that CBG will take a prime spot in the cannabis industry in the future.
This cannabinoid is also called tetrahydrocannabivarin, an exciting substance that supports those dealing with obesity and diabetes. This cannabinoid is proven to lower fasting insulin levels, encourages weight loss, and boost glycemic controls.
THCV improves fasting glucose and pancreatic beta-cell functions with other hormones associated with diabetes. In many countries around the world, THCV is intentionally cultivated to be studied for further benefits.
CBN cannabinoid is present in the cannabis plant and is a by-product of the degradation of THC. If you have marijuana that has been around for a long time, it will become “sleepy” cannabis because of the higher amount of CBN concentration it carries.
This sleepy feature of CBN explains why it is always marketed as a sedative. But its sedative qualities are not the only reason why this cannabinoid is famous. Sleep quality is just the most superior quality, which reduces the symptoms of insomnia in people.
The Delta-8-THC cannabinoid is abundant in cannabis and can be distilled from hemp. Recently, the Delta-8-THC is marketed as “medical marijuana” with lesser highs and reduced anxiety that comes with highs.
More so, unlike other compounds, the Delta-8-THC gives only a fraction of the high one gets from THC with less paranoia and anxiety. These cannabinoids also alleviate many symptoms, making it a functional and practical medicine for people who don’t want to get the cannabis high.
Delta-8-THC is helpful with nausea and the stimulation of appetite, making you eat well without the urge to vomit (if you regularly vomit). Most people who go through chemotherapy when diagnosed with cancer feel nauseous, which a significant side effect of the process.
But research has shown the Delta-8-THC reduces the impact of such side effects, enabling more accessible chemotherapy experiences.
THC is one of the only cannabinoids that will get you high. In recent years, this cannabinoid along with CBD have been the most popular compounds in the world.
It should be noted that there are other psychoactive cannabinoids in the cannabis plant matrix, however, they don’t have the level of potency of THC.
THC is also one of the most abundant cannabinoids in modern cannabis products and strains? THC binds with CB-1 receptors in the brain and produces substantial psychoactive effects.
This cannabinoid also enables relaxation, joy, and laughter: think of it as the “feel good” cannabinoid variant. It is also used to treat different symptoms such as sleep apnea, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease.
Bottom line
The world is accepting medical cannabis at such a swift pace, it's astonishing! Presently, a more significant percentage of Americans support the legalization of medical cannabis because of its benefits and impact on our health.
Extensive works of research are ongoing which means more cannabinoids will be unveiled as time goes on. We are living in fascinating times, and it is amazing what the future holds for cannabis.
What do you think of the lesser known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant matrix? Have you tried any for medical or recreational purposes? Drop your opinion in the comment section below.
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