There are over 100 known cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. The most well-known cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). THC is the compound responsible for the plant's psychoactive effects, while CBD does not have psychoactive effects but has been shown to have a number of potential therapeutic uses.
Other notable cannabinoids include:
CBN (cannabinol)
CBG (cannabigerol)
CBC (cannabichromene)
THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin)
The exact number of cannabinoids found in a given sample of cannabis can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the strain of the plant, the growing conditions, and the method of extraction.
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