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Cannabinoids are the chemicals most specific to the hemp and cannabis plants because they’re almost unduplicated in any other plant. More than 120 cannabinoids occur naturally in the hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) plant; this book focuses on CBD, but others are certainly worth a visit.

Here are the essential chemicals you need to know:

 Cannabidiol (CBD): CBD is the most abundant cannabinoid in the hemp plant; it’s recognized for its anti-inflammatory, pain relief, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, among others. CBD is also non-inebriating. Just a reminder.

 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): THC is the cannabinoid known for its illicit history, all thanks to its psychoactive nature. Medically, it’s gaining acclaim for its pain relief properties, making it an exciting candidate for treating pain conditions.

 Cannabichromene (CBC): CBC has been wildly less studied, but it may lend itself chronic pain relief because of its ability to block the perception of pain.

 Cannabinol (CBN): CBN is what you get when THC degenerates from long-term exposure to oxygen. Studies show that it may help treat insomnia and other sleep disorders because of its effects on certain brain receptors.

 Cannabigerol (CBG): The medical implications of CBG are actually quite exciting. Cultivation for CBG is on the rise thanks to hopes of treating conditions from digestive disorders to eye disease.