CBD A-Z Terms List
CLEAR
Anti-inflammatory
substances work to reduce inflammation in the body.
substances work to reduce inflammation in the body.
Bioavailability
Refers to the amount of a drug that is actually absorbed and able to be used by the body.
Refers to the amount of a drug that is actually absorbed and able to be used by the body.
Broad-Spectrum CBD
contains all the phytochemicals naturally available in the hemp plant. It will contain all terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids (except THC).
It will most likely have a yellowish to brownish coloration due to the flavonoids. It will also have a strong grassy taste.
contains all the phytochemicals naturally available in the hemp plant. It will contain all terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids (except THC).
It will most likely have a yellowish to brownish coloration due to the flavonoids. It will also have a strong grassy taste.
CB1 Receptor
is a cannabinoid receptor found in the brain.
Both THC and CBD can competitively bind to the CB1 receptor found in the brain, however, only the binding of THC causes euphoria, “The High”.
The binding of CBD to the CB1 receptor is generally associated with relaxation.
is a cannabinoid receptor found in the brain.
Both THC and CBD can competitively bind to the CB1 receptor found in the brain, however, only the binding of THC causes euphoria, “The High”.
The binding of CBD to the CB1 receptor is generally associated with relaxation.
CB2 Receptor
is a cannabinoid receptor found primarily in the peripheral nervous system and immune cells.
Binding of THC to the CB2 receptor, unlike binding to the CB1 receptor, does not promote relaxation.
is a cannabinoid receptor found primarily in the peripheral nervous system and immune cells.
Binding of THC to the CB2 receptor, unlike binding to the CB1 receptor, does not promote relaxation.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
is a common cannabinoid found in both marijuana and industrial hemp plants.
It has significant health benefits, but lacks the induced “High” from THC, D9-tetrahydrocannabinol, found in marijuana.
is a common cannabinoid found in both marijuana and industrial hemp plants.
It has significant health benefits, but lacks the induced “High” from THC, D9-tetrahydrocannabinol, found in marijuana.
Cannabinoid
Cannabinoids are defined as any compound that can be utilized by the body or brain by way of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS).
There are two types of Cannabinoids which are Phytocannabinoids and Endocannabinoids.
Cannabinoids are defined as any compound that can be utilized by the body or brain by way of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS).
There are two types of Cannabinoids which are Phytocannabinoids and Endocannabinoids.
CBD Isolate
is where the CBD is isolated from all other compounds of the cannabis plant.
No terpenes, flavonoids or any other component is present.
CBD isolate is typically isolated from Industrial Hemp and generally has a purity of about 99.9%.
Isolates are generally tasteless and odorless and may be sold in in low or high dose forms.
is where the CBD is isolated from all other compounds of the cannabis plant.
No terpenes, flavonoids or any other component is present.
CBD isolate is typically isolated from Industrial Hemp and generally has a purity of about 99.9%.
Isolates are generally tasteless and odorless and may be sold in in low or high dose forms.
Endocannabinoids
are actually produced by the human body.
The word “endo” is shorthand for “endogenous” which means “from within the body”.
Two endocannabinoids have been identified in the human body.
These are anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG).
are actually produced by the human body.
The word “endo” is shorthand for “endogenous” which means “from within the body”.
Two endocannabinoids have been identified in the human body.
These are anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG).
Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
is a system of physiology found in almost all mammalian life.
This system which consists of two types of cannabinoid receptors and is responsible for reaching and maintaining homeostasis.
There are primarily two types (CB1 and CB2) of cannabinoid receptors that make up the ECS.
The cannabinoid receptor CB1 is found in the brain while the CB2 receptor is found primarily in the peripheral nervous system and especially with immune cells.
is a system of physiology found in almost all mammalian life.
This system which consists of two types of cannabinoid receptors and is responsible for reaching and maintaining homeostasis.
There are primarily two types (CB1 and CB2) of cannabinoid receptors that make up the ECS.
The cannabinoid receptor CB1 is found in the brain while the CB2 receptor is found primarily in the peripheral nervous system and especially with immune cells.
Entourage Effect
Cannabinoids (like CBD) and terpenes together, are believed to create a synergistic relationship known as the “Entourage Effect”.
This simply means that the compounds complement each other and work better when taken together, as opposed to taking each compound separately.
Essentially, the sum of all compounds taken together is greater than the sum of all compounds taken taken separately.
Cannabinoids (like CBD) and terpenes together, are believed to create a synergistic relationship known as the “Entourage Effect”.
This simply means that the compounds complement each other and work better when taken together, as opposed to taking each compound separately.
Essentially, the sum of all compounds taken together is greater than the sum of all compounds taken taken separately.
Excipient
is an inactive ingredient in a formula that acts alongside an active ingredient (in our case CBD)
is an inactive ingredient in a formula that acts alongside an active ingredient (in our case CBD)
Flavonoids
are a complex mixture comprising anthocyanins, Flavan-3-ols, Flavanones, Flavones, Flavanols, Isoflavones, and other categories.
They are responsible for making up the color pigments in plants.
Flavonoids have also been shown to have health boosting benefits independent of either terpenes and or cannabinoids.
are a complex mixture comprising anthocyanins, Flavan-3-ols, Flavanones, Flavones, Flavanols, Isoflavones, and other categories.
They are responsible for making up the color pigments in plants.
Flavonoids have also been shown to have health boosting benefits independent of either terpenes and or cannabinoids.
Full-Spectrum CBD
contains all the phytochemicals naturally available of the marijuana plant, including THC, CBD, other cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.
The product will have a yellowish to brown coloration and a strong grassy taste.
contains all the phytochemicals naturally available of the marijuana plant, including THC, CBD, other cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.
The product will have a yellowish to brown coloration and a strong grassy taste.
Inflammation
is the body’s response to harmful foreign substances via the delivery of white blood cells into affected areas.
Symptoms of inflammation include: Pain, Redness, Stiffness, and Heat (joints are hot to the touch).
is the body’s response to harmful foreign substances via the delivery of white blood cells into affected areas.
Symptoms of inflammation include: Pain, Redness, Stiffness, and Heat (joints are hot to the touch).
MCT Oil
is commonly used as a dietary supplement due to its superior fat composition and powerful antioxidant content.
Additionally, MCTs require minimal effort to be processed and utilized by the body as an instant energy source, they go straight to the liver which makes them an efficient carrier oil for cannabinoids (which are fat soluble).
Since MCTs go straight to the liver they are able to bypass “The First Pass Effect” and promote better bioavailability of active ingredients.
is commonly used as a dietary supplement due to its superior fat composition and powerful antioxidant content.
Additionally, MCTs require minimal effort to be processed and utilized by the body as an instant energy source, they go straight to the liver which makes them an efficient carrier oil for cannabinoids (which are fat soluble).
Since MCTs go straight to the liver they are able to bypass “The First Pass Effect” and promote better bioavailability of active ingredients.
Milligram (mg)
is a unit of measuring mass (solids). *(1mg = 1/1000th of a gram, 1000mg = 1 gram)
is a unit of measuring mass (solids). *(1mg = 1/1000th of a gram, 1000mg = 1 gram)
Milliliter (mL)
is a unit of measuring volume (liquids). *(1mL = 1/1000th of a liter, 1000mL = 1 liter)
is a unit of measuring volume (liquids). *(1mL = 1/1000th of a liter, 1000mL = 1 liter)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
The most common are over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Most NSAIDs work well without blocking pain like opioids, which have perverse long-term effects on how your body deals with pain.
The only problem is that NSAIDs are lab created and have many known side effects from long-term usage, including: Pain and Heartburn, High Blood Pressure, Dizziness, Stomach Ulcers, and many others.
The most common are over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Most NSAIDs work well without blocking pain like opioids, which have perverse long-term effects on how your body deals with pain.
The only problem is that NSAIDs are lab created and have many known side effects from long-term usage, including: Pain and Heartburn, High Blood Pressure, Dizziness, Stomach Ulcers, and many others.
Phytocannabinoids
are found in Cannabis plants (both Hemp and Marijuana).
Moreover, the word Phytocannabinoid’s origin is based on the greek word “phytón” which means “plant”.
Well known Phytocannabinoids include Cannabidiol (CBD) & Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
are found in Cannabis plants (both Hemp and Marijuana).
Moreover, the word Phytocannabinoid’s origin is based on the greek word “phytón” which means “plant”.
Well known Phytocannabinoids include Cannabidiol (CBD) & Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
phytochemicals
are a term that describes the chemicals that makeup a plant.
Both CBD and THC are considered phytochemicals, but more specifically cannabinoids.
are a term that describes the chemicals that makeup a plant.
Both CBD and THC are considered phytochemicals, but more specifically cannabinoids.
Terpenes
are a class of volatile phytochemicals produced in plants which are attributed to a plant’s scent.
*For the most part, terpene and terpenoid, are used interchangeably, even though there is a distinct difference in their meaning.
are a class of volatile phytochemicals produced in plants which are attributed to a plant’s scent.
*For the most part, terpene and terpenoid, are used interchangeably, even though there is a distinct difference in their meaning.
Terpenoids
are generally considered to be those terpenes that have undergone oxidation, or structural change, but still provide fragrance to the plant.
are generally considered to be those terpenes that have undergone oxidation, or structural change, but still provide fragrance to the plant.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
D9-tetrahydrocannabinol is responsible for the “high” commonly associated with traditional marijuana.
D9-tetrahydrocannabinol is responsible for the “high” commonly associated with traditional marijuana.
The First Pass Effect
is a phenomenon in drug metabolism where the concentration of a drug is reduced as it’s processed by the body, reducing it’s bioavailability.
A significant loss of cannabinoids occurs when the liver breaks down compounds (including CBD) into different metabolites.
These metabolites are then expelled from the body and not delivered to the bloodstream.
is a phenomenon in drug metabolism where the concentration of a drug is reduced as it’s processed by the body, reducing it’s bioavailability.
A significant loss of cannabinoids occurs when the liver breaks down compounds (including CBD) into different metabolites.
These metabolites are then expelled from the body and not delivered to the bloodstream.