Anthocyanins

Anthocyanins are a group of natural plant pigments responsible for the vibrant purple, blue, and red hues observed in certain cannabis strains. These water-soluble compounds belong to the flavonoid family and have antioxidant properties. In cannabis, anthocyanins...

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are natural compounds found in cannabis and various other substances that play a crucial role in protecting the human body from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between harmful molecules called “free...

Alcohol extraction

Alcohol extraction, also commonly referred to as ethanol extraction in cannabis extraction, is a method used to obtain valuable compounds from cannabis plants, particularly cannabinoids, and terpenes. This process involves soaking the plant material in high-proof...

Anandamide

Anandamide was the first Indo cannabinoid to be discovered and named in 1992 by Raphael Mechoulam. Anandamide binds to primarily CB1, cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system, and CB2 in the peripheral nervous system, which the cannabinoid THC acts...

Amino acids

Just like macronutrients, cannabis plants require countless other nutrients to thrive including amino acids. Amino acids play a key role in the synthesis of protein. Proteins help plants to promote generation of energy, stimulate the metabolic process and facilitate...