Flavonoids - The Colorful Spectrum of Medicinal Cannabis
- Chemical analyses and fingerprints of hemp varieties may soon replace today's crude categorization by names such as "OG Kush" or "Colorado Cookies"
Today's modern medical cannabis market is literally flooded with various types of varieties and genetic hybrids. It often happens that especially less experienced users have trouble choosing the right variant that fits their exact needs. Fortunately, testing methods and detection technologies of our favorite plant are developing just as quickly as new varieties. Medical cannabis users thus have increasingly extensive selection options.
Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids
Active cannabis molecules work in the human body through a synergistic or chain effect (the "entourage effect"). Active molecules are not just cannabinoids like THC or CBD, but also terpenes (more in the article "Terpenes - What's Behind Cannabis Aroma") and flavonoids. By combining all these small but effective cannabis molecules, a total therapeutic effect occurs in the body, with each molecule playing its role.
Different contents of these molecules in various varieties often lead to very different final effects on both mental state and physical body.
Flavonoids
Currently coming into the spotlight of cannabis science are flavonoids - molecules that give medical cannabis such an extensive spectrum of colors and tastes.
Research on these very interesting plant particles is still in an early stage. However, these substances are already being described as a treasure waiting to be unlocked. Preliminary research results point to their significant potential in areas of cancer medications, antioxidants, and antimicrobial treatments. One day we might even be prescribed medical cannabis by a doctor as prevention - perhaps against the flu.
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