Introduction:
CBD, or Cannabinoid, is popular because it can cure various complicated diseases. CBD is a chemical compound which can be found in the cannabis plant. CBD can be used as a pharmaceutical supplement or can also come in the form of CBD oil. The point is if we only use or consume the supplement or oil, including only CBD. Many people do not know that whenever they use cannabis for medical purposes, they are not only using or taking the ingredient called CBD.
Other than CBD, some other chemical components or elements are found in the cannabis plant. Hundreds of chemical components are located in the cannabis plant, which can be more or less in quantity and are easily ignored. However, it is vital to know the ingredients in cannabis because its presence in the plant affects our brain and body functions. The combination of these ingredients can be turned into a valuable property for our health system. Sometimes those properties can increase the effectiveness that CBD provides. Therefore, without any further ado, it is time to look at CBD’s other known and unknown ingredients.
Other Chemical Components Found In CBD:
Tetrahydrocannabinol:
Tetrahydrocannabinol is also known as THC and is the second primary component in the cannabis plant other than CBD. THC is the main reason governments worldwide cannot wholly approve the use of CBD. The primary function of THC is to make its user intoxicated. This psychoactive ingredient can be the reason for an individual’s addiction, hence, making it illegal. The government and health specialists have put a restriction that THC cannot be present in the CBD product if it exceeds 0.3%. The ingredient is proven to help treat chronic conditions, and it is believed that detailed research can reveal its other benefits as well.
Cannabichromene:
This ingredient is also known as CBC and is one of the lesser-known components of cannabis. Studies were conducted regarding the CBC, but it was limited within those limited research; it was found to be an excellent painkiller. The studies further proved that it could quickly have anti-inflammatory properties if combined with THC. If more studies are conducted, its extensive benefits can easily be discovered.
Cannabinol:
Also known as CBN, this ingredient results from the degradation of THC. When THC is exposed to oxygen, the molecules break down and turn into CBN. This ingredient acts as a natural sedative and has anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, it is an excellent natural antibiotic alongside anticonvulsants. It is primarily used to treat sleeping disorders like insomnia.
Cannabigerol:
It is known as CBG in short form and has combined one percent usage of CBD and THC. As the quantity of this ingredient is less in the plant, nothing can be said regarding the component; however, few studies show that it has potential properties to treat glaucoma, intestinal problems, and, most importantly, colorectal cancer.
Conclusion:
Many ingredients present in cannabis are being limitedly researched; however, if more federal grants are provided, then more research can be conducted regarding the other ingredients. Cannabis will be synthetically modified as an ultimate cure for deadly diseases.