Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids mimic compounds your own body produces, commonly referred to as endocannabinoids. Your body produces these compounds to help promote homeostasis (internal balance). They are part of a larger internal system, the Endocannabinoid System, or ECS, which regulates the immune system and other internal health functions.
CBD: Has no psychoactive properties and will not give you a “high”. There is no evidence it has any abuse or dependence potential and to date, there is no evidence that it is associated with any serious side effects. Instead, CBD helps with anxiety, inflammation, insomnia, and pain.
CBG: Helps work to fight inflammation, pain, nausea and works to slow the proliferation of cancer cells. . Hemp strains high in CBG can be beneficial in helping aid in conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, cancer, joint pain, swelling, and headaches. CBG is said to boost dopamine levels, which can help treat depression, sleep disorders, and poor appetite. It also helps to decrease anxiety and stress.
CBC: Plays an integral role in neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, both essential functions of brain development and health. It also appears to have anti-inflammatory properties, pain-killing effects, and improved mood.
CBN: CBN has very powerful sleep-inducing properties. CBN can improve both the length and the quality of sleep. It also helps individuals to progress well from one stage of sleep to the next.
CBDV: Helps with nausea, seizures, inflammation, muscle function, and cognitive issues.
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Terpenes
Are primarily responsible for the smell of most plants. However, they act on the endocannabinoid system in the body in a similar way to cannabinoids. The key difference is that the body absorbs and uses these compounds in different ways.
Myrcene: Its effects are more of a sedative than energetic. It can be used for pain, muscle relaxation, calming the mind and anti-inflammatory, which makes it a great option for those dealing with arthritis or other chronic conditions.
Beta-caryophyllene: May reduce pain from inflammation and nerve pain. It might be useful for treating long term chronic pain since it shows no sign of developing a tolerance to these effects.
Pinene: Pinene acts as a bronchodilator, allowing more air into the lungs. Pinene has been found to carry important benefits to assist your health thanks to its potential anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and anti-anxiety properties. Research also suggests that pinene may help with memory and learning through its interaction with brain neurotransmitters.
Limonene: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antidiabetic, anticancer. Limonene appears to modulate the way certain immune cells behave, which may protect the body from a range of disorders.
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Specific Benefits and Effects of THCV
As the body interacts with THCV molecules, specific positive effects like the following can be experienced:
- Bone growth promotion that is normalized
- Unique engagement of the body’s CB1 receptors
- PTSD symptom reduction
- Blood sugar normalization
- THCV acts as an appetite suppressant
- Energy expansion through THCV
- Anxiety is reduced through THCV supplementation
- THCV exhibits a reductive effect on inflammation