CBC (cannabichromene) is one of the most abundant cannabinoids in the cannabis plant and is non-psychoactive. This means that CBC does not induce mind-altering effects or “highs”.
What are the effects of CannaBiChromene (CBC) on our body?
The effects of CBC are not yet fully understood, but like THC and CBD , it interacts with the endocannabinoid system. CBC is known to bind to TRPV-1 and TRPA-1 receptors, which are involved in pain perception, inflammation and body temperature.
CBC also appears to interact synergistically with other cannabinoids, including THC. It increases the production of anandamide (AEA), which is a neurotransmitter that activates CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, it does not appear to directly interact with either of these receptors. Its ability to increase AEA production may be related to its antidepressant effects.
How is CBC (CannaBiChromene) synthesized?
CBC is synthesized from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), which also serves as a precursor to tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA). Once CBCA is decarboxylated , it becomes CBC.
Where can we find the CBC molecule?
CBC is found at levels between 0.1 and 0.5% in the flowers of the cannabis plant.
Differentiating between CBD and CBC
Although there is still a lot of research to be done on the effectiveness of CBC as a medicine, we do know that it has different effects than CBD. So far, CBC appears to be less effective than CBD as a pain reliever or anti-inflammatory.
There is some evidence that CBC can help increase anandamide levels in the brain. As mentioned earlier, anandamide is a neurotransmitter that activates CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain.
Anandamide seems to behave like THC in many ways, but without all of the side effects of the drug.
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