User:Tkadm30/Notebook/THC

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  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is the main psychoactive constituent of Cannabis sativa L (Marijuana) plant.
  • Other Marijuana compounds includes Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabinol (CBN), and Cannabigerol (CBG).
  • Cannabis-derived cannabinoids are known as phytocannabinoids.
  • THC stimulate anandamide synthesis by binding to the CB1 receptor, thus producing a antidepressant and neuroprotective effect. PMID

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid