CBC (Cannabichromene)
Pronunciation: /kan-uh-bih-KROH-meen/
Definition
CBC is a non-intoxicating minor cannabinoid found in trace amounts in most hemp varieties.
CBC was first isolated in 1966 and is one of the lesser-studied cannabinoids. It's typically present at less than 0.5% in mature hemp.
Early research suggests CBC may have anti-inflammatory properties and may contribute to the entourage effect, but commercial CBC-isolated products are rare.
Related terms
- CannabinoidCannabinoids are a class of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. The plant contains more than 100 of them.
- Entourage EffectThe entourage effect is the theory that cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically — that whole-plant extracts produce different effects than isolated compounds.
- Full Spectrum CBDFull spectrum CBD contains all cannabinoids and terpenes naturally present in the hemp plant, including up to 0.3% THC.
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