Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are molecules naturally found in cannabis that interact with the endocannabinoid system, which interacts with and regulates almost every system in the body. The most studied cannabinoids up to this point have been THC and CBD, but dozens of other cannabinoids have been identified in cannabis, each with their own unique properties. Read on to dive deeper into four key cannabinoids we are focused on exploring and optimizing at Potter.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabinoid derived from cannabis. CBD is the cannabinoid most often recommended for children, elderly and others who must remain clear-headed in their activities because it is non-intoxicating, meaning it will not produce euphoria or the feeling of being “high.”

CBD reacts with cannabinoid receptors throughout the human body, and works in a synergistic fashion with other cannabis compounds to produce certain effects.

Potential Effects (Preliminary studies, not yet confirmed in Clinical Trials)

What is CBG?

Cannabigerol, or CBG, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid typically most abundant in low-THC, high-CBD cannabis strains, including hemp. Like THC, CBG reacts with the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. CBG, however, acts as a buffer to the psychoactivity of THC, by working to alleviate the paranoia sometimes caused by higher levels of THC.

What is CBC?

Cannabichromene, or CBC, is a powerful, non-intoxicating cannabinoid, meaning it will not cause one to feel “high.” CBC does not activate any of the endocannabinoid receptors in the body. For this reason, the healing powers of CBC increase significantly when combined with other cannabinoids, like THC or CBD, which do activate endocannabinoid receptors in the brain and throughout the body.

What is CBN?

Cannabinol, or CBN, is a mildly intoxicating component found in cannabis which, like the strongly intoxicating THC, is derived from tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-A). CBN is created when THC-A oxidizes.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are in no way intended to treat or diagnose any physical ailment or disease.