With cannabis prohibition being lifted across the United States, researchers are taking advantage by studying the Cannabis sativa plant more in depth. Cannabis researchers are studying the biochemical building blocks of the cannabis plant, especially the compounds known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with the human body’s endocannabinoid system. There are over 140 cannabinoids known to be part of the plant, the two most significant being tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). But what about the other cannabinoids?
Here is a list of six of the lesser-known cannabinoids that have been identified.
CBE Cannabielsoin
Like CBD, Cannabielsoin or CBE is one of the non-intoxicating cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. It was first labeled in a scientific journal in 1973. Studies into the structure of CBE have shown that it is a product of the metabolization of CBD. As a bi-product of CBD, it is also non-psychoactive.
Due to limited research, very little is known about CBE. A study of the formation of CBE showed little effect on helping induce sleep or regulating body temperature in the mice being observed. These are not conclusive findings, and the actual characteristics of CBE remain a mystery.
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CBF Cannabifuran
Another newly discovered cannabinoid is cannabifuran (CBF). It is closely related to the compound cannabidiol (CBT), though it has its own distinctive characteristics. It is structurally similar to the more familiar tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Also, similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in structure, researchers are still trying to find out the distinct features of other CBT compounds and their functions in the chemical composition of CBF.
CBF is a product of acidic cannabinoid metamorphization. This process occurs when heat is added to the compounds, and the cannabinoids are neutralized. It is not known who officially discovered CBF or when it was found.
CBL Cannabicyclol
CBL is an abbreviation for cannabicyclol, yet another non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in hemp and marijuana plants. It occurs when cannabichromene (CBC) is degraded by light. This happens when CBS is overexposed to UV light and other natural elements. While CBL is not known to give you the mind-altering effects of THC, it might potentially affect the central nervous system.
CBT Cannabicitran
CBT, short for cannabicitran was first identified in the early 1970s. It is more commonly found in industrial hemp than the psychoactive marijuana variety of Cannabis sativa. Studies have shown that nine different forms of CBT are a little different in terms of molecular structure. They are byproducts of CBDa synthesis. There is very little research into the potential physiological benefits of CBT, but it is often used as an ingredient in CBD products.
CBV
CBV, or Cannabivarin, is the second most frequently occurring cannabinoid after THC. Like the other compounds on this list, it is another non-psychoactive cannabinoid. It is not found in high concentrations in raw cannabis plants. It is created through the oxidization of tetrahydrocannabivarin, also known as THCV.
It is structurally similar to CBN, or cannabinol, and is part of a class of compounds known as phytocannabinoids. That group of compounds also includes cannabigerol and cannabichromene.
CBR
CBR, or Cannabiripsol, is one of the most recently discovered cannabinoids. It is related to the compound cannabiglendol.
It was found in South Africa based on a study of a variety of cannabis plants located in that country. Besides isolating the compound, little more is known about the effects CBR could have on the body.
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