Cannabis as a plant has over 100 active Cannabinoids found to date with some theraputic value. With this growing number we find more terms like THC, CBD, CBG, THCV, popping up all over the place and onto our medicine. As new patients, experienced users or someone new to the environment and treatment, Florida Cannabis Action Network has brought the ABCs of CBD. Your guide to the top 10 Cannabinoids (alphabetically) tested by laboratories, each having theraputic benefit.

1. CBC: Cannabichromene
2. CBD: Cannabidiol
3. CBD-A: Cannabidiol Acid
4. CBD-V: Cannabidivarin
5. CBG:Cannabigerol
6. CBG-A:Cannabigerolic Acid
7. D8-THC: Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol
8. D9-THC: Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol
9. D9-THC
10. THC-A

Let’s give each Cannabinoid a bit of a break down and summary. Starting with CBC.

CBC is helpful with nasueau, reducing symptons that lead to vomiting and is both an anti-inflammatory and nonpsychoactive.

CBD, something many are familiar with and have varied experiences. Clearing what we can up, in theory the cannabinoid CBD is best for nasueau, inflammation, anxiety and depression with neither nonintoxicating or psychotropic effects. Studies have also shown CBD to encourage cell metabolism and it is being studied as a cancer inhibtor.

CBD-A has no intoxication, this is effectively used for relieving the fatigue from arthritis and Crohns. The cannabinoid is also considered antibacterial and has shown positive effects with anti-inflammation and receding tumor growth.

CBD-V this cannabinoid is known for aiding the receptors that prevent epileptic and convulsive behavior. With no intoxicating this cannabinoid is being studied for pediatric epilepsy.

CBG is one of the chemicals useful for IBD and inflammation. In addition to being recognized as an antibacterial Cannabinoid, CBG also blocks cancer cell receptors and is a Vasodilator.

D8-THC has intoxicating effects, this is an analgesic, also being attributed to appetite stimulation and is a neuroprotectant.

D9-THC is one of the better known cannabinoids in the plant. This cannabinoid is effective in relieving glaucoma, depression and reduces nausea. Some patients have contested to its effectiveness with sleep apnea.

THC-A best known for being antispasmodic, inhibiting cancer growth and as an anti-inflammatory. THC-A is not intoxicating, nonpsychoaactive and effective with promoting nervous system and brain function as a neuroprotectant.

With a top Ten list, there always has to be a runner up. We find the chemical Cannabinoid THC-V Tetrahydrocannabivarian to fit this well!

THC-V is being studied currently for its ability to promote bone growth, found to have some psychotropic effects this cannabinoid does not last as long as some chemicals but can be an appetite suppressant.