Cannabinoids Revisited: CBC
Hey folks! Welcome back to another blog post from your one and only locally owned cannabis dispensary, Circa 1818. The last few weeks we’ve been revisiting and updating some of our info regarding the non-intoxicating cannabinoids that you’ll find kicking around in the weed you consume. This week, we’re going to be taking a gander at one of the less known minor cannabinoids that are out there in the wild: CBC.
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Not to be confused with the television broadcaster of the same name, CBC (aka Cannabichromene), is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that resembles CBD in its chemical makeup and some of its effects. It’s a chemically degraded form of our stomach saving BFF cannabinoid CBG and is one of the most promising cannabinoids from a medical research perspective due to it’s potential anti-convulsive and anti-tumor effects. Early research has shown that in mice CBC has been effectively used to destroy breast cancer cells. Which is exciting, cause screw cancer, but should also be taken with a grain of salt due to the early stages of the research which don’t include long term studies performed on humans.
Due to it’s non-intoxicating nature, it’s hard to define the effects of CBC in terms of how you’ll “feel”. However, studies suggest it’s a more effective anti-inflammatory than either THC or CBD and it appears to have the effect of making the body release its own internal cannabinoids such as anandamide. What is anandamide you ask? Well let me bust out my big book of chemistry (aka google) and we’ll take a look.
Anandamide was the first discovered cannabinoid, which makes sense since it is produced by our bodies and not from an outside source. Its name is derived from a Sanskrit word “Ananda” which means bliss or joy. This is appropriate given that when it is released into our bloodstream by our endocannabinoid system it helps to regulate our mood by interacting with our neuro-receptors. It is also tied into memory and cognitive functions, being one of the many fatty acid-based chemicals in our body that help to moderate those systems. All and all, anandamide is an important neurotransmitter that is critically responsible for how we see, approach and ultimately interact with the world.
Since CBC helps our body to produce more of that sweet, sweet anandamide, it’s being looked at pretty closely for its therapeutic benefits for people suffering from a short supply of happy juices in their brain chemistry. For many people this is a much-desired alternative to some of the more side effect ridden methods for supplementing our brain chemistry. Although we urge you not to treat it as a fix all for things like clinical depression or anxiety. If you feel like you’re suffering from these or other conditions, please consult a healthcare professional and do what you need to do to give yourself a fighting chance of being happy. Life’s too short and too precious for half measures.
Where can I find it?
Much like other minor cannabinoids, you’re most likely to find CBC kicking around in a few edible products as well as oils, although there are new products hitting the market such as infused pre-rolls and vapes that contain CBC as well. As people become more aware of the benefits of CBC and as science delves more closely into its potential as a treatment method for people suffering from a range of issues, we’ll likely see more and more products hit the market that are sporting at least a whisper of CBC to help amplify the mood bolstering effects of the other cannabinoids. So, keep an eye out and ask one of our lovely, talented, educated local budtenders for more information on this fantastic and potentially game changing cannabinoid!
Are you in the mood for some CBC right this very minute? Well worry not, we carry several products on our menu that rock some CBC in them.
Remember, if you ever have any questions, concerns or products you don’t see that you’re looking for, let us know! As Cobourg’s local pot shop, we pride ourselves on giving our community what it needs and wants, so never shy away from picking our brains. Till next time folks!