Cannabis glossary

The entourage effect is a theory suggesting that the combined effect of cannabis compounds is greater than their individual effects.

One-sentence definition: Minor cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds in cannabis, present in smaller quantities than major cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

Neutral cannabinoids are non-acidic forms of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.

A receptor agonist is a substance that binds to and activates a receptor, mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the plant's characteristic “high.” It's one of over 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis and plays a central role in how cannabis affects mood, perception, and cognition.

THCA : The non-psychoactive precursor to THC, commonly found in raw cannabis plants.

THCP is a naturally occurring cannabinoid known for its potential psychoactive effects, similar to THC but with a stronger affinity for cannabinoid receptors.

One-sentence definition: THCV, or tetrahydrocannabivarin, is a cannabinoid found in cannabis known for its potential effects distinct from THC.

Δ8-THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in cannabis plants, known for its mild psychoactive effects.

Δ9-THC is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis, responsible for its characteristic effects.