What are Cannabinoids and How do They React When Consumed ?

Did you know that 12% of American citizens reported using marijuana regularly in 2021? Moreover, almost half the country’s population has used it once. So, what makes the plant so popular amongst consumers? The primary reason why cannabis is so widely used is that it offers several benefits and can be used in multiple ways. The cannabis plant consists of over 500 chemicals , such as flavonoids, terpenes, and cannabinoids. Now, when we talk about cannabinoids, they may be hard to find in other places, but are abundant in the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids even constitute more than 144 of the 500+ chemicals in the plant. As a cannabis user, or someone who is intrigued to know more about the plant before consuming it, you may have heard about tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabidiol (CBD). These are the two most common and popular types of cannabinoids. THC is a potent psychoactive chemical compound with medicinal value. CBD too, has medicinal value, minus the intoxicating effects. Besi...