CBC (Cannabichromene)
Also known as: cannabichromene
What it is
CBC is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids — it doesn't get the press CBD and THC do, and it's not yet sold as a standalone supplement at any scale. But it's part of the natural cannabinoid profile of every hemp plant, and it survives in trace amounts in well-made full-spectrum extracts.
What's notable about CBC for botanCBD's recovery-focused customers is its preliminary research into inflammation. Early studies (mostly preclinical) suggest CBC interacts with non-cannabinoid receptors in the body's inflammation pathways — the TRPV1 and TRPA1 receptors specifically. That's a different mechanism than how CBD primarily works, which is why the combination of cannabinoids in a full-spectrum extract often feels more comprehensive than any one of them alone.
Like CBG and CBN, CBC is preserved in botanCBD's full-spectrum line at the levels nature provides — usually under 1% of total cannabinoid content.
Where it's in our line
FAQ
Is CBC psychoactive?
No. Like CBD and CBG, CBC is non-intoxicating.
How much CBC is in a botanCBD bottle?
Trace amounts — usually under 1% of total cannabinoid content. The exact figure varies by batch. Every bottle's COA lists the full cannabinoid panel.
Other ingredients
- CBG (Cannabigerol)A minor cannabinoid sometimes called "the mother cannabinoid" because the others (CBD, THC) develop …
- CBN (Cannabinol)A minor cannabinoid that forms slowly as THC oxidizes. Associated with sedation in early research an…
- CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid)The acid form of CBD that the living hemp plant actually makes. Heat converts it to CBD — which is w…
- TerpenesThe aromatic compounds that give every plant its distinctive smell. In hemp, they also play a role i…
- MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil)The carrier oil in our tinctures. MCT improves CBD absorption and is gentle on the digestive system.…
- Arnica (Arnica Montana)A flowering plant with a long history of topical use for muscle soreness and bruising.…
- THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol)The intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. Hemp makes a little of it too — federal law caps it at 0.3…
- Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP)A spicy-smelling terpene found in black pepper, cloves, hops and hemp. It's the one common terpene k…
- LimoneneLimonene is the terpene that makes citrus peel smell like citrus. It's also in hemp, so some hemp do…
- MyrceneAn earthy, musky terpene and the most common one in many hemp cultivars. It's also in mangoes, hops,…
- LinaloolLinalool is a floral, lightly spicy terpene found in lavender, coriander, basil and hemp. It's the m…
- Alpha-PineneAlpha-pinene is the terpene that makes pine needles smell like pine. It's also in rosemary and hemp,…
- HumuleneHumulene is a woody, earthy, slightly hoppy terpene found in hops, sage, ginseng, clove, black peppe…
- Peppermint Essential Oil (Fresh Mint flavor)Yes, mint CBD oil is flavored with real peppermint essential oil. In our Fresh Mint drops it is a sm…
- Lime Essential Oil (Peruvian Lime flavor)A citrus oil from lime fruit, made up mostly of limonene and other bright terpenes. It's what gives …
- Natural Bacon Flavor (Pet Oil)The bacon flavor in our pet oil is a natural bacon flavor. It is there so dogs and cats will take th…
- Organic Hemp Extract (Full-Spectrum and Broad-Spectrum)Hemp extract is the concentrated oil pulled from hemp grown on partner farms. It carries CBD plus th…
- Coconut-Derived MCT Oil (Why Ours Is Coconut, Not Palm)Yes, the MCT carrier oil in our drops is coconut-derived, not palm-derived. MCT oil can be made from…
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