Published on July 17, 2023
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery while studying the cannabis plant. Researchers at an Italian pharmaceutical company isolated and identified a novel cannabinoid compound that had never been seen before.
The new compound was found in the acid form of Cannabis sativa. It’s structurally different from other known cannabinoids like THC and CBD. The researchers named it THCP and determined it binds much more strongly to cannabinoid receptors than THC.
Early tests suggest THCP may have some intriguing properties. In mice, it showed potential appetite suppressing effects. And experiments indicate it may be 30 times more potent than THC. There’s still a lot to learn about the newly uncovered cannabinoid. The discovery highlights how much we still don’t know about the complex chemistry of the cannabis plant.
The CBD Blaze Take
This is an exciting finding for the world of cannabis research. It shows there are likely even more unique cannabinoids out there waiting to be discovered. Each new compound adds to our scientific understanding of how cannabis plants interact with the human body. Uncovering and isolating novel cannabinoids could also lead to the development of new medicines, or strains tailored to certain effects. Personally, I’m fascinated by the ongoing revelations about the diverse compounds produced by cannabis sativa. This plant still holds many mysteries yet to unravel!
For more on this discovery, check out the original ScienceAlert article at https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-cannabis-compound-inside-a-totally-different-plant. The research was also published in Nature journal.
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