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Welcome to our educational and information page!
Here you will find supplemental info on: CBD Usage, Different Methods of Use, Understanding the Difference between Full/Broad/Isolates, The Entourage Effects, Dedication To Quality, and What is CBD & How Does it Work, and Hemp vs. Marijuana. Enjoy!
delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol
"An analogue of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), with potential antiemetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic, and neuroprotective activities. Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC) binds to the cannabinoid G-protein coupled receptor CB1, located in the central nervous system; CB1 receptor activation may inhibit adenyl cyclase, increase mitogen-activated protein kinase activities, modulate several potassium channel conductances and inhibit N- and P/Q-type Ca2+ channels. This agent exhibits a lower psychotropic potency than delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC), the primary form of THC found in cannabis."
WHAT IS CBD?
What is CBD?
Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. The most commonly known compounds are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the component that produces the “high” associated with marijuana use. Much interest has been seen around CBD and its potential related to health benefits.
Marijuana is different from CBD. CBD is a single compound in the cannabis plant, and marijuana is a type of cannabis plant or plant material that contains many naturally occurring compounds, including CBD and THC.
Marijuana is different from CBD. CBD is a single compound in the cannabis plant, and marijuana is a type of cannabis plant or plant material that contains many naturally occurring compounds, including CBD and THC.
Is Delta-8 THC Natural or Synthetic?
Delta 8 THC is naturally created when THC degrades over time. It’s also formed when THC is exposed to light, air, and heat.
Delta 8 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid. It can be made from both hemp and marijuana — but most companies make it from hemp to remain compliant.
Once CBD is melted down, the pH of the solution is reduced to turn CBD into delta 8 THC, after which it will be neutralized, cleansed, and refined. The final product is then tested to confirm the purity of delta 8 THC.
Because it’s converted from CBD, does this make delta 8 THC a synthetic cannabinoid?
Delta 8 THC isn’t a synthetic cannabinoid like spice or K2 — which is a man-made THC-like chemical. It occurs naturally in cannabis plants.
Even if it’s been prepared in a laboratory setting, it still came from a naturally occurring cannabinoid, CBD.
This is why it’s pretty unlikely for regulatory bodies like the DEA to consider delta 8 THC derived from CBD a synthetic cannabinoid since both cannabinoids are found in nature.
Source - https://area52.com/delta-8-thc-louisiana/
Delta 8 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid. It can be made from both hemp and marijuana — but most companies make it from hemp to remain compliant.
Once CBD is melted down, the pH of the solution is reduced to turn CBD into delta 8 THC, after which it will be neutralized, cleansed, and refined. The final product is then tested to confirm the purity of delta 8 THC.
Because it’s converted from CBD, does this make delta 8 THC a synthetic cannabinoid?
Delta 8 THC isn’t a synthetic cannabinoid like spice or K2 — which is a man-made THC-like chemical. It occurs naturally in cannabis plants.
Even if it’s been prepared in a laboratory setting, it still came from a naturally occurring cannabinoid, CBD.
This is why it’s pretty unlikely for regulatory bodies like the DEA to consider delta 8 THC derived from CBD a synthetic cannabinoid since both cannabinoids are found in nature.
Source - https://area52.com/delta-8-thc-louisiana/
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol or CBD is one of the main ingredients in cannabis. It can be extracted from both hemp and marijuana plants.
CBD won't get you "high" because it's not psychoactive. The other main ingredient in cannabis is called THC - this ingredient is psychoactive, and is responsible for causing "high" feelings.
Legally, CBD can contain a maximum of 0.3% THC.
Although not yet scientifically proven, CBD is thought to have medical benefits. It can help to: Improve Pain, Reduce Inflammation, Relieve anxiety and depression, Ease Migraines, and Decrease seizures.
CBD won't get you "high" because it's not psychoactive. The other main ingredient in cannabis is called THC - this ingredient is psychoactive, and is responsible for causing "high" feelings.
Legally, CBD can contain a maximum of 0.3% THC.
Although not yet scientifically proven, CBD is thought to have medical benefits. It can help to: Improve Pain, Reduce Inflammation, Relieve anxiety and depression, Ease Migraines, and Decrease seizures.
Health Benefits of CBG
Health Benefits of Cannabigerol (CBG)
Brain - Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Depressant, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective
Stomach - Anti-Emetic, Appetite Control
Bones - Stimulating new bone growth and strengthening bones affected by osteoporosis
Eyes - Vasorelaxant for Glaucoma
Heart - Anti-Inflammatory, Arthrosclerosis, Anti-Ischemic (Prevent Plaque buildup in arteries)
Intestines - Anti-Prokinetic
Brain - Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Depressant, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective
Stomach - Anti-Emetic, Appetite Control
Bones - Stimulating new bone growth and strengthening bones affected by osteoporosis
Eyes - Vasorelaxant for Glaucoma
Heart - Anti-Inflammatory, Arthrosclerosis, Anti-Ischemic (Prevent Plaque buildup in arteries)
Intestines - Anti-Prokinetic
CBG vs CBD: The Main Differences
CBG (or cannabigerol) is also known as the "mother cannabinoid", as it is the precursor for all other cannabinoids, including CBD (cannabidiol).
While CBG and CBD are both non-intoxicating compounds in the Cannabis sativa plant, they have very different properties.
While CBG and CBD are both non-intoxicating compounds in the Cannabis sativa plant, they have very different properties.
Marijuana Cannabis Hemp Venn Diagram
Marijuana - Marijuana is not a scientific term - it was slang created to demonize users during the Prohibition push of the 1930's. "Cannabis" is the correct term for flower with these characteristics:
-Psychoactive Effects
-Higher levels of THC
-Can product CBD and other minor cannabinoids
Hemp - Hemp is not a scientific term either - this early word for the Cannabis plant is now applied by the government to indicate mostly industrially-produced Cannabis that has:
-Minimal to No Psychoactive Effects on Consumption
-THC levels at/below 0.3%
-Higher levels of CBD and other minor cannabinoids
-Psychoactive Effects
-Higher levels of THC
-Can product CBD and other minor cannabinoids
Hemp - Hemp is not a scientific term either - this early word for the Cannabis plant is now applied by the government to indicate mostly industrially-produced Cannabis that has:
-Minimal to No Psychoactive Effects on Consumption
-THC levels at/below 0.3%
-Higher levels of CBD and other minor cannabinoids
CBD vs CBG
CBD (Cannabidiol) - CB2 - CBD works by stimulating your CB2 Receptors, which are found in your gut and immune system.
Medical Benefits:
-Antiemetic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-depressant
-Antipsychotic
CBG (Cannabigerol) - CB1 & CB2 - CBG stimulates both CB1 receptors, that are found in the brain and central nervous system (CNS), and CB2.
Medical Benefits:
-Analgesic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antibacterial
-Antitumor
Medical Benefits:
-Antiemetic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-depressant
-Antipsychotic
CBG (Cannabigerol) - CB1 & CB2 - CBG stimulates both CB1 receptors, that are found in the brain and central nervous system (CNS), and CB2.
Medical Benefits:
-Analgesic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antibacterial
-Antitumor
Cannabis: Non-Psychoactive vs Psychoactive
Non-Psychoactive:
CBD (Cannabidiol) - Muscle Relaxant, Causes Drowsiness, Antioxidant, Relieves Spasms, Increases Appetite, Pain Reliever, Reduces Nausea, Decreases Seizures, Reduces Anxiety
CBG (Cannabigerol) - Lowers Blood Pressure, Bone Stimulant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial
CBC (Cannabichromene) - Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Bone Stimulant
Psychoactive:
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) - Muscle Relaxant, Reduces Nausea, Pain Reliever, Increases Appetite, Relieves Spasms, Antioxidant
CBN (Cannabinol) - Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Pain Reliever, Causes Drowsiness, Relieves Spasms
THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin) - Decreases Appetite, Decreases Seizures, Bone Stimulant
CBD (Cannabidiol) - Muscle Relaxant, Causes Drowsiness, Antioxidant, Relieves Spasms, Increases Appetite, Pain Reliever, Reduces Nausea, Decreases Seizures, Reduces Anxiety
CBG (Cannabigerol) - Lowers Blood Pressure, Bone Stimulant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial
CBC (Cannabichromene) - Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Bone Stimulant
Psychoactive:
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) - Muscle Relaxant, Reduces Nausea, Pain Reliever, Increases Appetite, Relieves Spasms, Antioxidant
CBN (Cannabinol) - Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Pain Reliever, Causes Drowsiness, Relieves Spasms
THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin) - Decreases Appetite, Decreases Seizures, Bone Stimulant
CBG - Cannabigerol
Cannabinoid:
The synthesis of cannabinoids in cannabis plants begins with the production of cannabigerolic acid or CBGA, which is the precursor of the main cannabinoids secreted by the trichome, such as THCA or CBDA, CBCA, etc.
Research:
-It limits intestinal inflammation and the variation of the severity in the disease
-Inhibits the proliferation of keratinocytes (Psoriasis)
-Possible antineoplastic effect on carcinogenesis of colon due to an antagonist effect for TRP channels
-It reduces neuronal death caused by the toxicity of 3NP (Huntington, Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis)
-It decreases bacterial activity
-Strong effect against several kinds of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Benefits of CBG:
-Reduction of intraocular pressure
-Antibacterial and antibiotic potential
-Prevention of colon carcinogenesis
-Orexigenic, Ossification, Antioxidant, Antineoplastic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotector, Antispastic, Anxiolytic
Receptors:
-Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
-5-HT1A antagonist receptor
-CB1 receptor competitive antagonist
-CB2 receptor significant affinity
-TRPM8 (Colon carcinogenesis) antagonist receptor
The synthesis of cannabinoids in cannabis plants begins with the production of cannabigerolic acid or CBGA, which is the precursor of the main cannabinoids secreted by the trichome, such as THCA or CBDA, CBCA, etc.
Research:
-It limits intestinal inflammation and the variation of the severity in the disease
-Inhibits the proliferation of keratinocytes (Psoriasis)
-Possible antineoplastic effect on carcinogenesis of colon due to an antagonist effect for TRP channels
-It reduces neuronal death caused by the toxicity of 3NP (Huntington, Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis)
-It decreases bacterial activity
-Strong effect against several kinds of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Benefits of CBG:
-Reduction of intraocular pressure
-Antibacterial and antibiotic potential
-Prevention of colon carcinogenesis
-Orexigenic, Ossification, Antioxidant, Antineoplastic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotector, Antispastic, Anxiolytic
Receptors:
-Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
-5-HT1A antagonist receptor
-CB1 receptor competitive antagonist
-CB2 receptor significant affinity
-TRPM8 (Colon carcinogenesis) antagonist receptor
Get To Know CBG - CB1 vs CB2
Homeostasis and the Endocannabinoid System
Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG), interact with the two known sets of ECS receptors -- CB1 and CB2 to support the ECS in helping maintain balance.
CB1 - Located in the brain, central nervous system and many other parts of the body.
-Motor Activity, Appetite, Short term memory, Pain perception, Immune Cells
-Mood & thought activity, Motor coordination, Inflammation, Digestive system
CB2 - Found throughout the body on cells associated with our immune system.
-Gut, Cardiovascular, Kidneys, Pancreas & Liver, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory tract, Eye, Skin
-Immune system, Endocrine system, Central nervous system, Reproductive system
Cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG), interact with the two known sets of ECS receptors -- CB1 and CB2 to support the ECS in helping maintain balance.
CB1 - Located in the brain, central nervous system and many other parts of the body.
-Motor Activity, Appetite, Short term memory, Pain perception, Immune Cells
-Mood & thought activity, Motor coordination, Inflammation, Digestive system
CB2 - Found throughout the body on cells associated with our immune system.
-Gut, Cardiovascular, Kidneys, Pancreas & Liver, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory tract, Eye, Skin
-Immune system, Endocrine system, Central nervous system, Reproductive system
