Cannabinoids

Secondary metabolites interacting with human endocannabinoid receptors, including THC and CBD.

Core Principles & Analysis

• THC was first isolated and its structure determined by Raphael Mechoulam's group in 1964.
• Non-intoxicating CBD is approved as Epidiolex for rare childhood epilepsy syndromes.
• Study of plant cannabinoids led to the discovery of the human endocannabinoid system.

Specifications & Metrics

• CHEMICAL CLASS: Terpenophenolics