Cannabidiol is a new medical supplement that is available in the market. Immediately after its emergence, the discussions regarding its medicinal qualities, preventive properties, and its pain management functions have been trending among the people. But, when excavated deeper into its chemical composition, and about its origin, most people lack proper knowledge.
It is well known that Cannabidiol is extracted from the cannabis plant. It is necessary to understand that a cannabis plant not only has Cannabidiol but more than 100 types of cannabinoids. The large numbers of cannabinoids are divided into different categories, and the phytocannabinoid is one such category. The phytocannabinoids are cannabinoids present in the resin covering the leaf and the flower of the cannabis plant. The major cannabinoids present in this category, other than pure CBD, are as follows.
THC
Tetra Hydro Cannabinoid is one of the major components of the phytocannabinoid. It is the element that causes a psychotropic effect in the user while using marijuana. It comprises about 35 percent of the cannabinoids in most of the plants under the cannabis family. The presence of THC is the main reason for restricting marijuana for the treatment of diseases like epilepsy, seizure, etc. The usage of THC will cause several adverse effects in the body of the people such as dizziness, euphoria, dry eyes, etc.
CBG
CBG is also a similar cannabinoid to CBD which can provide many therapeutic effects to the human body. Since the presence of CBG is very low in the cannabis plant, it is difficult to extract isolate CBG. A full-spectrum CBD product will have traces of CBG, which makes it more effective in the treatment of chronic pain, depression, etc. It is also evident that CBG is an effective medicine to reduce the blood pressure of a person.
CBN
It is also a cannabinoid that does not offer a psychoactive effect on the user. The presence of this element is also very low in a cannabis plant, just like CBG. This element is effective for the treatment of conditions like insomnia because it can provide relaxation to both the mind and body more effectively than CBD. This element also helps in the better oxidization of muscles and bloodstreams.
The above mentioned are the major components of the phytocannabinoids. Even though only CBD and THC are extracted in the purest form, the benefits of other cannabinoids can also be obtained from the full spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD oil.