CBC
Cannabichromene (CBC) may be one of the most important cannabinoids you didn’t even know about. CBC is formed through the breakdown of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) from heat or ultraviolet light.
In most strains of cannabis, it is the third most abundant cannabinoid besides THC and CBD. It said that it can be found in large levels in landrace strains in India. In some strains, it may even be found more commonly than in CBD.
Like CBD, CBC does not induce an intoxicating effect, so you won’t experience a “high” after consuming CBC. Both CBD and CBC also have a weak affinity for cannabinoid receptors like CB1 and CB2. Because of this, both cannabinoids exert their effects through a range of other receptors and pathways.
CBC binds most effectively with vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV), often referred to as the “third cannabinoid receptor” in the endocannabinoid system. It also interacts with transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1); both receptors modulate our perception of pain. This means that CBC may be used to alleviate pain like traditional painkillers such as NSAIDs but without their potentially harmful adverse effects.
CBC has been shown particularly effective in reducing inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, especially when combined with THC. Research into CBC is still in its infancy, but it has demonstrated some therapeutic effects like CBDs. CBC has shown potential in its ability to reduce pain, improve brain function, and help fight depression. CBC has also displayed some differences from CBD, like in its potential to treat acne.
