Therapeutic Cannabinoids 1: CBD and THCV

Therapeutic Cannabinoids 1: CBD and THCV
  • Cannabinoids are substances secreted by the adult flowers of female cannabis plants
  • These include CBD , THC, THVC, THCA , etc.
  • CBD is able to act across the various biological systems of the human body and is harmless to it

In today's ironic times, cannabis is an illegal "soft" drug on the one hand, with the potential for addiction, which spoils young people and feeds criminal cartels. On the other hand, it is an herb that is able to have a beneficial effect on such a wide range of diseases, disabilities and diseases that no other in the natural realm can compete with it yet.

Which angle of view you lean towards is up to you. However, if you are interested in how this herb really works and what we know about its effects so far, read on. Today we will continue the topic of cannabinoids, following our "Introduction to the endocannabinoid system".

What are Cannabinoids ?

Every regular patient who uses cannabis for its therapeutic effects should be familiar with the word "cannabinoid". Cannabinoids (eg THC, CBD ... ) are substances secreted by adult flowers of female cannabis plants. These substances are able to act very safely on a variety of problems such as pain, nausea, inflammatory diseases and so on, by essentially mimicking the substances that our body produces on its own: the so-called endocannabinoids.

In other words, they provide better intercellular communication. A problem in intercellular communication is equal to a problem with the endocannabinoid system, which in turn leads to physical or mental problems.

Therapeutic Cannabinoids

The process of action of cannabis

After applying cannabis by smoking or vaporization, cannabinoids travel to our brain, where they bind to CB-1 receptors and also to our body, where they are taken up by CB-2 receptors. The diversity of cannabis varieties and their effects lies mainly in the different proportions of cannabinoids (and also terpenes) contained, each of which binds to different receptors.

For example, psychoactive THC binds to receptors in the brain, while sedative CBN (cannabinol) is taken up by receptors throughout the body. By applying various cannabinoids, it is possible to "target" a whole range of diseases.

This process is the cornerstone of all the science around medical cannabis. It is also a very promising process, so there has already been the artificial production of these substances and their use in mainstream drugs such as Marinol, Sativex, Nabilone or Rimonabant. These pharmaceutical versions of therapeutic cannabinoids are somewhat effective, but the results of today's research clearly indicate that cannabis in its natural form contains a much wider "choice" of both therapeutic agents and therapeutic effects.

Since natural cannabis contains about 85 types of cannabinoids known so far, and almost every one of them is able to address a different health problem, we recommend that you study the ones that are right for you and choose the right variety that suits you best. Today we will look specifically at CBD and THCV.

CBD (Cannabidiol)

CBD , ie cannabidiol, is the most protruding phytocannabinoid after all the well-known THC. For explanation, phytocannabinoids are considered to be all plant substances capable of:

  • Act directly on cannabinoid receptors
  • Share chemical similarities with endocannabinoids, allowing them to interact with other components of the central nervous system
  • Both

Unlike THC, CBD does not have a psychoactive effect, so CBD extracts are freely available to all interested parties. For example, you can purchase CBDA Extracts in our e-shop , suitable for both the prevention and treatment of, for example, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Huntington's disease. They may also be suitable for patients seeking a natural analgesic, antiepileptic, antipsychotic, antiarrhythmic or antidepressant.

As we mentioned in our previous articles, CBD   You can also use it in case of anxiety or insomnia. It is also demonstrably active in the case of acute concussions and autoimmune, heart or liver disorders.

The fact that CBD is able to act across the various biological systems of the human body and is essentially harmless to it makes it a very promising substance for the medical world.

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Varieties with a high CBD content

Whether you need a suitable treatment variety for some of the above-mentioned diseases or you are one of the patients who are looking for effects aimed at the body rather than the psyche, we have a few tips for you.

Royal Highness

Royal Highness is a hybrid of Respect and Dancehall strains. Respect was created by crossing the Juanita la Lagrimosa strain, which is characterized by a high content of CBD, and the excellent Sativa strain called Cannalope Haze. This strain, combined with Dancehall, a beautiful Spanish hybrid, gave rise to a strong cannabis strain with virtually the same content of CBD and THC, which gives it great healing potential.

CBD Kush

This variety was created in collaboration with CBD Crew . CBD Kush is a variety   rich in CBD , the ratio of THC to CBD is approximately 1: 1. Based on the tests, the level of CBD up to 7% and a similar amount of THC were found.

This variety was created by crossing a selection of THC-rich Kandy Kush with one CBD-rich variety. The resulting plant contains both indica and sativa genetics, however, indica predominates in the growth pattern, which is reflected, among other things, in a decent yield and satisfactory taste .

Shark Shock CBD

Shark Shock CBD from Dinafem is a feminized variety with dominance of indica, which is the result of crossing Shark Shock and selected male plants   CBD Crew .

It was developed to offer   high quality healing effects for people suffering from many different diseases.

THCV

THCV or tetrahydrocannabivarin is another important cannabinoid, but compared to THC and CBD it is still relatively little known. However, its spectrum of effects distinguishes it significantly from its more famous cousins, so we will share with you the information we still know about this substance. However, it is already clear that we will hear much more about THCV in the world of medical cannabis.

Therapeutic Cannabinoid Vaporization

Beneficial effects of THCV

As the name suggests, THCV is similar in molecular structure to THC. The psychoactive effects of this component of cannabis are also similar, but the final effect of this substance is quite different.

Note for all patients and vaporization fans: The THCV evaporates at 220 ° C (428 ° F), so you must set the vaporizer to a higher temperature than you would normally vaporize THC to.

  • THCV is psychoactive. It increases the euphoric effects caused by THC, but only for about half the time.
  • THCV has an energetic effect. The psychological effect is increased concentration and overall stimulation.
  • THCV reduces appetite. Unlike THC, you will not have a taste for food after applying a variety rich in THCV, on the contrary, you will probably despise it for a while. Therefore, suitable for patients with the need to lose weight, completely unsuitable for those who suffer from loss of appetite or anorexia
  • THCV can help diabetics. Current science points to the potential of THCV as a helper in lowering blood sugar.
  • THCV reduces the number of panic attacks. THCV appears to be able to help patients with anxiety or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) without suppressing emotions, as some pharmaceutical antidepressants do.
  • THCV can help with Alzheimer's disease. It appears that tremors, motor disorders, brain lesions and other symptoms of Alzheimer's could be treated to some extent with THCV. However, further thorough research is still needed.
  • THCV promotes bone growth. Because THCV promotes the growth of new bone cells, it is being investigated as a potential drug for disorders such as osteoporosis or other diseases affecting the skeleton.

Varieties with a high THCV content

If the effects of the cannabinoid THCV described above are right for you, you can look at a few varieties rich in this substance.

From the start, it is generally easiest to grind into the genetic category of Sativa, ie cannabis.

However, we can definitely recommend the well-known indigenous variety from Africa Durban Poison,   which is famous for its typically stimulating effect, which is definitely not suitable for patients suffering from insomnia. On the contrary, for those who want to lose a few pounds and are looking for a natural substance capable of safely suppressing hunger, Durban Poison is a suitable choice.

And what about you , our readers? Are you looking for varieties rich in THCV or CBD? Share your opinions and experiences with us in the comments section!

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