April 3, 2025
CBN, CBG, THCV…will they get me high?
The ABC’s of the Major Cannabinoids
Learn the basics of the major cannabis compounds THC, CBD, CBN, and THCV, and shop the best cannabinoid-specific products at Cannabis Realm.
Cannabinoids are natural compounds found in the cannabis plant. There are over 100 well-known types, each playing a specific role. When consumed, cannabinoids interact with our body’s natural Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS regulates various bodily functions—such as appetite, sleep, mood, and cognitive thinking—and helps balance homeostasis.
At our NY dispensary, we offer products that contain some of the most common cannabinoids present in cannabis.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
THC is the cannabinoid greatly responsible for the “high” you feel when consuming cannabis. It binds with receptors in the ECS to activate perception-altering effects like pain relief, uplifting mood, and reducing nausea.
CBD (cannabidiol)
CBD is a prominent cannabinoid known for its non-psychoactive effects. CBD won’t get you “high,” but when working with other cannabinoids, can bring on various therapeutic effects. CBD binds with ECS receptors to contribute anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and analgesic properties.
CBN (cannabinol)
CBN, also known as the sleep cannabinoid, can have a mildly psychoactive high that brings on strong pain relief and sedative effects. You’ll mainly find the CBN cannabinoid with THC, as it needs the other compound to increase sedating effects.
CBG (cannabigerol)
CBG is commonly referred to as the “mother of all cannabinoids” because it is the central source from which other cannabinoids derive. Because of this, CBG has a relatively low potency compared to other compounds, but its effects have been shown to increase appetite, mood, and alleviate inflammation.
THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin)
THCV is a cannabinoid that shares wildly similar properties to THC, just with a different molecular structure. Studies around THCV have suggested stimulating appetite and energy.
