The last of the three fundamental cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant, Cannabichromene is a non-psychoactive chemical upon which little research has been done. It is thought that CBC aids in the anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties of marijuana as well as the analgesic, pain relieving side of the plant. Barneys Farm might soon be growing CBC specific marijuana strains as we better understand the effects of this cannabinoid.
Structurally CBC is quite similar to THC, save CBC has one less carbon ring. The difference stems from the CBC synthase enzyme, since both CBC and THC are formed from cannabigerolic acid and their respective enzymes. CBC is a unique molecule and often comes in very small concentrations in plants where CBN, THC and CBD normally steal the show. Thus far we really do not know what it would be to vape a CBC heavy strain, if one can exist at all.
The substance is not believed to be psycho-active and is not scheduled like THC by the Convention on Psychotropic Substances. CBC is however linked to the creation of new brain cells called Neural Stem Progenitor Cells (NPSC's) while at the same time inhibiting these cells from differentiating into astrolgia (singular Astrocyte- the cells of the brain and central nervous system that use calcium ion pumps to create electrical impulses and therefore communication between cells.)
The substance is not believed to be psycho-active and is not scheduled like THC by the Convention on Psychotropic Substances. CBC is however linked to the creation of new brain cells called Neural Stem Progenitor Cells (NPSC's) while at the same time inhibiting these cells from differentiating into astrolgia (singular Astrocyte- the cells of the brain and central nervous system that use calcium ion pumps to create electrical impulses and therefore communication between cells.)
Since THC and CBD have both been selected by breeders, it is likely that cannabis plants high in CBC will also be produced, and the effects of this chemical might be better understood. More research requires more funding though, so it will likely be several more years before we get a clearer picture of how this chemical might be used as a medicine and at the same time help us better understand how neurogenesis (creation of new brain cells) works in adult brains. Click here to find best seeds.