Topic: tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)

The endocannabinoid system influences virtually all central nervous system processes: learning, memory, appetite, emotions, and more. Growing evidence suggest that modulation of the endocannabinoid system by endogenous or exogenous cannabinoids may be significant in the treatment of various diseases. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive substance found in cannabis has been used as a pain medication due to its sedative effect. However, a whole series of other phytocannabinoids have been isolated, such as cannabinol (CBN), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and Δ9-Te