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You\u2019re probably familiar with the two best known cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant: THC and CBD. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the active ingredient in marijuana, the one that gets you high. CBD (cannabidiol) is THC\u2019s non-intoxicating cousin, legal across the United States and typically sought out for its stress-relieving or sedating properties. But did you know cannabis contains hundreds of other minor cannabinoids, many of which we\u2019ve only just begun to study? Here\u2019s a handy guide to a few of the best known rare and minor cannabinoids\u2014and how one edibles company<\/a> is harnessing them to enhance their customers\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n

What is a Cannabinoid Anyway?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All mammals have what\u2019s called an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is a complex network of transmitters and receptors that help regulate things like sleep, stress and pain management to keep your body in a state of balance.<\/p>\n

Cannabinoids are molecules that activate the ECS\u2019s receptors. Your body produces plenty of cannabinoids on its own (these are called endocannabinoids). Meanwhile, Cannabinoids like THC and CBD are produced by the cannabis plant and are known as phytocannabinoids. It\u2019s also possible to synthesize cannabinoids in a lab, but for the purpose of this article, we\u2019ll stick to those found in nature.<\/p>\n

Just like your body\u2019s naturally occurring endocannabinoids, plant-derived phytocannabinoids help send signals throughout your body\u2014signals like, \u201cHey, we\u2019re safe right now, you don\u2019t have to feel so stressed,\u201d or, \u201cWe should probably have a snack,\u201d or, \u201cDon\u2019t you think it\u2019s time to go to sleep?\u201d In other words, they\u2019re messengers that enhance your body\u2019s natural regulatory processes.<\/p>\n

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What Kind of Rare Cannabinoids Are There?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The cannabis plant produces well over 100 known phytocannabinoids, and science has barely scratched the surface of what they can do. Let\u2019s take a look at three of the best-known rare and minor cannabinoids, and the ones you\u2019re most likely to encounter in commercial cannabis products.<\/p>\n