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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a cannabinoid found in cannabis. [9] It is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant.
Cannabis has many different names, including more than 1,200 slang terms, and more than 2,300 names for individual strains. [1] Additionally, there are many names to describe the state of being under the influence of the substance. [2] This list is not exhaustive; it includes well-attested names.
In Phase III trials, the most common adverse effects were dizziness, drowsiness and disorientation; 12% of subjects stopped taking the drug because of the side effects. [57] Dronabinol (brand names Marinol and Syndros) is a delta-9-THC containing drug for treating HIV/AIDS-induced anorexia and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. [58]
The Δ 9 isomer of THCP occurs naturally in cannabis, but in small amounts.A 2021 study reported the content of Δ 9-THCP ranging from 0.0023% to 0.0136% (w/w) (approximately 0.02–0.13 mg/g) without correlation to THC percentage in Δ 9-THC-dominant strains of cannabis; that study failed to detect THCP in CBD-dominant strains.
Cannabis strains is a popular name to refer to plant varieties of the monospecific genus Cannabis sativa L.. They are either pure or hybrid varieties of the plant, which encompasses various sub-species C. sativa , C. indica , and C. ruderalis .
Short-term use increases both minor and major adverse effects. [116] Common side effects include dizziness, feeling tired, vomiting, and hallucinations. [116] Long-term effects of cannabis are not clear. [120] Concerns including memory and cognition problems, risk of addiction, schizophrenia in young people, and the risk of children taking it ...
Δ 9-Tetrahydrocannabiorcol (Δ 9-THCC, (C1)-Δ 9-THC) is a phytocannabinoid found in Cannabis pollen. [1] It is a homologue of THC and THCV with the alkyl side chain replaced by a smaller methyl group.
THCV is an antagonist of THC at CB 1 receptors and lessens the psychoactive effects of THC. [ 8 ] THCV also acts as an agonist of GPR55 and l-α-lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI), and beyond the endocannabinoid system , THCV also activate 5-HT1A receptors to produce an antipsychotic effect, that has shown therapeutic potential for ameliorating ...