Lesson five, the compounds in the cannabis plant. cannabinoids are a class of chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors in cells that alter neurotransmitter release in the brain. The cannabis plant has at least 113 different cannabinoids. Before we review the primary cannabinoids, let's discuss decarboxylation. When cannabinoids are growing in the cannabis plant, they are in the acid or a form and are not psychoactive. In order for cannabinoids to become active for more than nutritional purposes, they need to be exposed to time or heat after the plant has been harvested.

THC tetrahydrocannabinol THC or delta nine THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis and accounts for up to 30% of the marijuana plant. Both THC and THC a are found in the living plant. THC works directly with the endocannabinoid receptors, especially CB one. Studies have shown that THC provides anti inflammatory, anti nausea and anti mutagenic properties among others. CBD cannabidiol CBD accounts for up to 40% of the hemp plants extract. CBD does not directly stimulate CB one receptors the way that THC does, and it only somewhat stimulates CB two receptors.

Instead, it activates other receptors that play a role in pain perception and inflammation. CBD activates the hormones a EA or anonymized and to ag which act is messenger molecules and play a role in pain, depression, appetite, memory and fertility. These hormones are broken down by two enzymes, fatty acid, amide hydroxylase or FA H and mono ACL glycerol lipase or ma GL CBG cannabidiol cannabidiol or CBD is a non psychoactive cannabinoid, which is abundant in hemp, but present in low levels, usually less than 1% in most cannabis strains, think of it as the mother of THC and CBD. These chemicals both start out as CBG and convert during the flowering cycle. In the body CBG interacts with both the CB one and CB two receptors. It's thought to boost and then the mind.

The Endocannabinoid that naturally increases dopamine levels and is responsible for regulating various health functions such as mood, sleep and appetite. Gather uptake in the brain may be obstructed by CBG, making this cannabinoid a possible anti anxiety agent in muscle relaxant. CBG may also block serotonin receptor Showing potential antidepressant properties terpenes terpenes are the fragrant oils that give plants their various aromas. Cannabis has about 200 different terpenes in varying concentrations in any given strain. Of these they were about 10 primary terpenes in about 20 secondary terpenes terpenes bind to receptors in your brain and give you various effects just like cannabinoids do. studies on terpenes from cannabis show that they are as responsible for the benefits to the body as cannabidiol Here are some key terpenes granule steady suggests that geranium protects against the Candida albicans fungus, which causes yeast infections.

It has also been shown to kill the bacteria that cause food poisoning like E. coli, listeria and salmonella. Second, it has been shown to be a strong free radical scavenger and neutralizer Finally, scientists have demonstrated that your animal inhibits both the inflammatory response and oxidative stress in rat subjects that suffered traumatic spinal injuries. humulin. Among its benefits in animals, human lean acts as an appetite suppressant and exhibits potent anti inflammatory and anti tumor activity. One study showed that it may help kill cancer cells when combined with psycho cannabinoids and other terpenes. In another study, it was shown to exhibit antibacterial properties proving it among other terpenes to be active against the staphylococcus bacteria when given in small quantities.

Lemony limonene has been used to promote weight loss, prevent cancer, treat cancer and treat bronchitis. It may block cancer forming chemicals and has been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory. limonene is also been shown to be an effective antifungal treatment for Candida albicans As a potent antibacterial agent against eco Lyon staff, and to reduce stress when inhaled as an essential oil, it also improves absorption of other terpenes and chemicals by way of the skin, mucous membranes and digestive tract. linalool linalool is one of the substances most widely used as an essential oil to reduce stress. linalool has been the subject of many studies, including a recent one in which scientists allowed lab rats to inhale linalool while exposing them to stressful conditions. It was reported that linalool returned to elevated stress levels in the rats to near normal conditions.

Mercy, mercy is one of the most abundant terpenes in cannabis. It has been shown to support the immune system, and it's also been shown to be a potent pain reliever pining. pining accounts for cannabis is familiar odor, often associated with pine trees. turpentine. Alpha pining is the most common naturally occurring terpenoid in cannabis and acts as both an anti inflammatory and a bronco dilator. As you can see the combination of all of the components of cannabis, improve health and well being