01 / Cannabinoids
Cannabinoid
A family of active compounds produced by the cannabis plant.
02 / Definition
What is Cannabinoid?
Cannabinoids are the group of chemical compounds unique to the cannabis plant, of which THC and CBD are the most prominent. More than a hundred have been identified, including minor ones such as CBN, CBG and CBC. They interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, and the specific mix of cannabinoids in a product helps shape its character.
03 / Related terms
See also
THC
The main intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the “high”.
CBD
A non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp.
Endocannabinoid system (ECS)
The body’s own signalling network that cannabinoids interact with.
Entourage effect
The idea that cannabis compounds work together, not in isolation.