CBD Terminology

• Endocannabinoid: Endo- is the prefix for “within,” and endocannabinoids are the cannabinoids produced within your body.
• Endocannabinoid System (ECS): This term refers to the cell receptors in your body that are responsible for maintaining homeostasis and bodily functions like mood, appetite, sleep cycle, pain sensation and immune response.
• Cannabinoid Receptors: Cannabinoid receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system.  These receptors are found in two types (CB1 & CB2) throughout the brain and body.
• Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB1): CB1 is a g protein coupled receptor found throughout the body. These receptors are primarily concentrated in the spine and brain. These receptors play a role in memory, emotion, and are also found in nerve endings where they act to reduce pain.
• Cannabinoid Receptor Type 2 (CB2): CB1 is also a g protein coupled receptor found throughout the body. These receptors are primarily found in the peripheral nervous system. When activated, these receptors work to reduce inflammation.
• CBD Isolate: An isolate is a crystalline powder form of the single CBD molecule created by further processing an extract to remove other cannabinoids, terpenoids, and plant materials.
• Cannabinol (CBN): A lesser known cannabinoid occurring in small amounts in cannabis. Known for its potential benefits around pain relief and sedative effects.
• Entourage Effect: This effect is the increased benefits provided by ingesting the various cannabinoids and terpenoids found in the whole cannabis plant together. This is opposed to ingesting a single compound alone.
• Extraction: The process of removing the cannabinoid from the plant source.
• Full Spectrum: Referring to a cannabinoid spectrum containing a full range of cannabinoids in relation to what is commonly found in hemp. 
• Hemp: A type of cannabis bred as a fibrous material for use in a wide variety of applications. Hemp contains a low THC content. Hemp is often grown outdoors and is able to be grown in most climates.
• Hemp Oil: This is a broad term used to describe an oil created from hemp. This could mean hemp seed oil, or a CBD extract suspended in a carrier oil.
• Marijuana: A type of cannabis bred for high-THC content for recreational or medical use. Marijuana is grown under precise environmental conditions, often indoors.
• Microdosing: The act of dosing small, frequent doses over a long period of time as opposed to one, large dose.
• Terpene: Terpenes are a large and diverse class of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often associated with a specific odor. They are known to produce a wide variety of potential benefits alongside cannabinoids via the entourage effect.
• Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA): The acid form of THC, THCA is a non-psychoactive compound. This compound’s potential benefits include anti-inflammatory properties, neuroprotective properties and more.