Cannabinoid reference

Eight cannabinoid guides covering chemistry, medicine context and the studies and source links behind each entry.

Each entry records the chemistry, published studies and direct source links for that compound.

Browse the reference entries

• CBC
• CBD
• CBG
• CBGA
• CBN
• THC
• THCA
• THCV

Articles about understanding cannabinoids and terpenes

Getting started with cannabinoids

• An introduction to the endocannabinoid system
• CBD vs THC in a prescription context
• THC:CBD ratios explained
• CBG, CBN and CBC: minor cannabinoids

Understanding terpenes

• What are terpenes in medical cannabis?
• The entourage effect: what to assume and what not to

Your prescription and products

• Why two batches can feel different
• Flower size, smell and moisture: what matters
• What THC percentage means
• Are there any side effects from CBD?
• THC side effects and impairment

Strain labels and product names

• Indica, sativa and hybrid: useful labels?
• Why strain names can be confusing
• Medical cannabis oil UK: prescription oil versus CBD