Cannabis: A Medicinal Treasure Trove. Cannabidiol, or CBD, a derivative of the cannabis plant, has emerged as a huge global phenomenon in recent days despite having been overlooked for a long time. THC, another compound found in the cannabis plant, is the one that had been receiving much attention before recent times. However, with the discovery of the endocannabinoid system, CBD aroused interest and by extension the whole cannabis plant.
Dr. Mechoulam, while describing cannabis in Israel, referred to the plant as a “medicinal treasure trove.” The expert was most likely not just talking about CBD and THC, the two main components of the plant. He must have been talking of the other many cannabinoids–compounds from the cannabis plant–which could be as many as 148.
Below are some of the cannabinoids other than CBD and THC that have benefits to humans:
Cannabigerol (CBG)
Cannabigerol is the parent molecule to the two most common cannabinoids, THC and CBD. This compound seems to have a ton of potential. However, it is not an intoxicating agent. It has shown qualities of having a strong anti-anxiety effect. Furthermore, it has been seen to be a powerful antibiotic that can work on bacteria, especially those that have normally defied antibiotics, for instance the Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, which brings about some hospital-acquired infections.
Moreover, cannabigerol works on different kinds of cancers, specifically prostate cancer, in which case it manifests a certain effect which could be optimally utilized to come up with a vital medicine. Prostate cancer is among the leading killer diseases of older men, so it calls for special attention. Cannabigerol has shown lots of promise as an agent in such cases.
To enjoy such benefits of cannabis derivatives as these discussed above and others, it is recommendable to use the whole plant. You can get hemp buds for sale from reliable sellers or growers so you can get the benefits of the cannabis plant.
Acid cannabinoids
The acid cannabinoids are cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCA). They have also been ignored for many years. They are the precursors that are synthesized in the plants that normally will generate CBD and THC through decarboxylation (removal of the carbon dioxide molecule). THCA is a critical facilitator of autoimmune effects, which makes it a valuable agent in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, and other autoimmune diseases. It also has other benefits like weight loss, diabetes types 2, treating cancer, and others. The beauty of THCA is that it does not cause a high sensation as caused by THC.
On the other hand, the cannabidiolic acid, CBDA, has some effects on anxiety although it acts on a different receptor (the serotonin 1A receptor) from the one acted on by CBD. This cannabis derivative can also treat nausea when administered in minute doses that would not manifest any likelihood of toxicity in any way.
Conclusion
Cannabis is a real medicinal treasure trove thanks to the benefits of its derivatives. CBD, one of the most common cannabinoids, has a ton of benefits such as pain relief, treating insomnia, managing cancer symptoms and treatment, among others. THC has its uses such as enhancing appetite and it is also used together with CBD for many medical issues. The other derivatives like Cannabigerol (CBG), CBDA and THCA have their own medicinal benefits. The critical thing is to ensure that users buy cannabis products from reliable vendors to be sure they are getting the best quality. It is also advisable that those who want to benefit from the cannabis products first consult their physicians to avoid interaction with pharmaceutical drugs or any other issues.
