What is a phytocannabinoid?
Phytocannabinoid
A cannabinoid produced naturally by the cannabis plant, as opposed to endocannabinoids (produced by the body) or synthetic cannabinoids (manufactured chemically). THC and CBD are phytocannabinoids.
Related terms
- CBD (Cannabidiol)
The second most studied cannabinoid. Non-intoxicating. Has anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and analgesic properties. Used in Epidyolex (licensed for epilepsy) and as a component in many unlicensed CBPMs.
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Responsible for the "high" associated with recreational use. At controlled therapeutic doses, THC has analgesic, antiemetic, muscle-relaxant, and sleep-promoting effects. The main active compound in most CBPM flower and high-THC oil prescriptions.
- Allodynia
Pain caused by a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain, such as light touch or clothing against the skin. Common in neuropathic pain conditions.
- Antiemetic
A drug that prevents or treats nausea and vomiting. Cannabinoids, particularly THC and nabilone, have antiemetic properties used in chemotherapy-induced nausea.
- Anxiolytic
A medication or substance that reduces anxiety. CBD has well-documented anxiolytic properties.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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