Cannabinol: Discovery and Potential Cannabinol, also known as CBN, is an intriguing cannabinoid whose concentration increases with exposure to light and air. Unlike THC, it is not found naturally in the cannabis plant, but results from the oxidation of THC. This phenomenon gives rise to a unique compound, recognized for its powerful sedative properties. As an avid fan of the cannabis plant, I am fascinated by the potential of CBN. Unlike THC, it does not affect mood or energy, but rather provides a calming and soothing effect, without the strong psychoactive effects of THC. This lack of altered sensation makes...

Cannabigerol: The Mother Molecule of Cannabis Cannabigerol (CBG) is a fundamental molecule found in the hemp plant, considered the parent molecule of THC and CBD, among others. Its role is crucial in the development of other cannabinoids. Historical Discovered in the 1960s, CBG has attracted great interest because it is essential for the formation of other compounds in the plant, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Without the presence of CBG, the production of these molecules would be compromised. Chemical Structure and Properties The complex structure of CBG allows it to interact specifically with the endocannabinoid system of the...

Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an organic substance belonging to the cannabinoid family. Discovered and isolated in 1964 by Professor Raphael Mechoulam and Yechiel Gaoni of the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel, it is the main psychoactive component of cannabis, whatever its variety (indica, sativa, ruderalis, industrial hemp). Its rate varies considerably, going from simple to triple depending on whether it is industrial hemp (low dose) or medicinal and recreational cannabis (higher dose). In addition to its psychoactive properties, THC acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. THC is present in two medications: Dronabinol and Sativex, used to alleviate pain related to...

Cannabidiol Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural organic terpene compound from the cannabinoid family present in the Hemp plant. It was discovered in 1940 and is one of more than 100 cannabinoids discovered (including different types of THC, CBN, CBG and other organic compounds as well as terpenes or terpenoids and flavonoids). It is the second most studied cannabinoid constituent of Cannabis sativa (industrial hemp) and Cannabis indica (Indian hemp) after THC. It is one of the major constituents, representing up to 5% for certain varieties of hemp. Medically, this chemical substance is being studied for its potential therapeutic effects which...

Is it possible to die with cannabis? It is extremely difficult to die directly from an overdose of cannabis (in my eyes impossible with flowers directly, consumed orally such as edibles in very high quantities could be problematic and dangerous). Unlike some substances like alcohol or opioids, cannabis does not have an established lethal dose. This means that consuming an excessive amount of cannabis does not cause respiratory arrest or other serious physiological problems that could lead to death. However, excessive cannabis use can lead to serious side effects, such as severe anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, nausea and vomiting, as...