Massachusetts Cannabis and Other States

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Cannabinoids are the most well-known sets of chemical compounds found in cannabis. There are lots of them— at least 113 that researchers know of so far.

Each of these compounds is capable of interacting with cannabinoid receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system to create different physiological responses depending on that individual and dosage.

The most famous cannabinoid is THC, which is short for tetrahydrocannabinol.

Another popular cannabinoid is CBD, or cannabidiol.

CBD is a non-psychoactive compound with its own host of benefits that include anti-inflammatory, anti-depressive, and even anti-diabetic properties. The most notable aspect of the cannabinoid is evidence that the CBD-rich extracts may help reduce seizures in patients treating epilepsy.

While cannabinoids usually receive most of the credit for the plant’s medicinal benefits, there’s an abundance of research showing terpenes likely play a role as well.

Terpenes are the compounds that give different cannabis chemotypes (or strains) their distinctive smell. They’re found in a wide array of fruits, spices, and other vegetation… and the source of most essential oils.

Bisabolol, caryophyllene, and myrcene are the most common terpenes found in cannabis. All come with their own medicinal properties. Bisabolol has been found to be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. Studies show caryophyllene can be beneficial in treating symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease and seizures caused by neuroinflammation.

Myrcene on the other hand may simply enhance the effects of other compounds, making it easier for them to permeate the blood brain barrier.