{"id":5808,"date":"2016-04-04T20:19:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T20:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.420magazine.com\/?p=4645"},"modified":"2016-04-04T20:19:35","modified_gmt":"2016-04-04T20:19:35","slug":"6-major-cannabinoids-and-their-surprising-actions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/6-major-cannabinoids-and-their-surprising-actions\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Major Cannabinoids And Their Surprising Actions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/6-major-cannabinoids-and-their-surprising-actions\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><b>Cannabinoids, the key compounds in cannabis, come in many shapes and purposes.<\/b> Over 80 unique cannabinoid molecules have been identified to date. With reports of positive results of medical cannabis (\u201cmarijuana\u201d) therapy in cases of chronic pain, MS, epilepsy, cancer, and many more illnesses pouring in from all corners of the country, some have wondered if there are any medical properties to cannabis. Here are six of the best-known major cannabinoids found in cooked or smoked cannabis along with their prominent functions (not an exhaustive list).<\/p>\n<p>? <b>CBD (cannabidiol):<\/b><\/p>\n<div>? Non-psychoactive<br \/>\n? Inhibits cancer cell growth<br \/>\n? Reduces muscle spasms (antispasmodic)<br \/>\n? Anti-convulsive, anti-seizure<br \/>\n? Analgesic (pain relieving)<br \/>\n? Neuroprotective<br \/>\n? Lowers blood sugar<br \/>\n? Anti-inflammatory<br \/>\n? Reduces small intestine contractions<br \/>\n? Anti-anxiety<br \/>\n? Anti-bacterial<br \/>\n? Anti-psoriatic<br \/>\n? Vasorelaxant (lowers blood pressure)<\/div>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/6-major-cannabinoids-and-their-surprising-actions.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>? <b>THC (tetrahydrocannabinol): <\/b><\/p>\n<div>? Kills cancer cells<br \/>\n? Psychotropic (mood elevating, time distorting, creativity stimulating)<br \/>\n? Analgesic (pain relieving)<br \/>\n? Appetite stimulant<br \/>\n? Dries mucous membranes<br \/>\n? Bronchodilator<br \/>\n? Lowers intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma<br \/>\n? Suppresses muscle spasms<br \/>\n? Anti-nausea<\/div>\n<p>? <b>CBG (cannabigerol):<\/b><\/p>\n<div>? Non-psychoactive<br \/>\n? Sedative\/hypnotic, anti-insomnia<br \/>\n? Anti-microbial<br \/>\n? Lowers intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma<br \/>\n? Promotes bone growth<br \/>\n? Relieves IBD (irritable bowel disease) symptoms<\/div>\n<p>? <b>CBC (cannabichromene): <\/b><\/p>\n<div>? Non-psychoactive<br \/>\n? Sedative effect<br \/>\n? Moderates effects of THC<br \/>\n? Analgesic (pain relieving)<br \/>\n? Promotes bone growth<br \/>\n? Inhibits cancer cell growth<\/div>\n<p>? <b>THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin):<\/b><\/p>\n<div>? Stronger, faster euphoric effect<br \/>\n? Appetite suppressant<br \/>\n? Analgesic<br \/>\n? Anti-convulsive, anti-seizure<br \/>\n? Promotes bone growth<\/div>\n<p>? <b>CBN (Cannabinol):<\/b><\/p>\n<div>? Sedative\/hypnotic, anti-insomnia (THC turns into this with time and heat, which can cause couchlock even in a strongly sativa-dominant hybrid; bud care is key!)<br \/>\n? Analgesic<br \/>\n? Anti-bacterial<br \/>\n? Anti-emetic<br \/>\n? Anticonvulsant<br \/>\n? Topical treatment for MRSA, burns, psoriasis<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Entourage effect<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that these compounds work in ensemble fashion, complementing each other to enhance the medical benefit of the therapy. The so-called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicaljane.com\/2014\/05\/14\/thc-cbd-and-more-the-entourage-effect-of-whole-plant-cannabis-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\">entourage effect of whole-plant cannabis medicine<\/a> is well established and accepted as fact in certain medical circles. Elsewhere, the relentless drive to isolate, synthesize into pills, and monetize THC and CBD\u2014and de-legitimize full-spectrum cannabis\u2014is irresistible.<\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, the two camps harbor mutual distrust of motives and are at odds over which therapy is better overall <b><i>for patients<\/i><\/b>. The full-spectrum side points to the intricate balance of cannabinoids and other compounds found in nature and wonders why it should be disrespected and dismantled. The single-molecule side replies \u201cBecause we\u2019ve always done it that way, and it\u2019s more precise and scientific.\u201d But isn\u2019t nature science?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/6-major-cannabinoids-and-their-surprising-actions1.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>A particularly effective means of accessing the complete profile of cannabinoids and vital terpenoids in the diet, in the ratios nature intended, is to extract them from the herb and infuse them into food. This is best done using a<a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/mb2e\" target=\"_blank\">Botanical Extractor\u2122<\/a>. Rather than standing over a stove stirring, it\u2019s easier to toss your ingredients inside a self-contained countertop unit, and push a button.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED: For dozens of delicious herbal recipes, fun how-to videos, and info on how to get a MagicalButter machine, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MagicalButter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/p>\n<p>Garyn Angel is an inventor, entrepreneur, award-winning financial consultant, and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MagicalButter.com<\/a>, which manufactures the appliance he invented for converting cannabis to edible form. Angel is committed to cannabis law reform and was named to the CNBC NEXT List of global business leaders for his work on legal marijuana. He is also founder of the Cheers to Goodness Foundation, a charity that helps \u201cmedical refugees\u201d\u2014veterans and children who need cannabis therapy when traditional treatment options have failed. Angel\u2019s charity helps families relocate to states where cannabis medicine is legally accessible.<\/p>\n<p>News Moderator: Robert Celt <a href=\"http:\/\/www.420magazine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">420 MAGAZINE \u00ae<\/a><br \/>\nAuthor: Garyn Angel<br \/>\nContact: <a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magical Butter<\/a><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: from <a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magical Butter<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/magicalbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magical Butter<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cannabinoids, the key compounds in cannabis, come in many shapes and purposes. 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