Cannabis 101

Below are the medical properties of cannabis listed by compound in Tailoring Your High: Compounds in Cannabis, Properties and Boiling Points (for example, the article shows THC has the Antiemetic medical property).

The below table will help you understand the medical implications of each of the known major compounds in cannabis. By using a vaporizer, you can control what compounds are released and tailor the medical effects and your high.

Medical PropertyDescription
AChE inhibitorCauses neurons in brain to fire more often. Used to treat conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma. Overdose can be fatal; some nerve gases use this, such as Sarin.
AnalgesicRelieves pain
AntibioticInhibits the growth of or kills other microorganisms
AnticandidalTreats against Candida fungus
AntidepressantPrevents or treats depression
AntiemeticReduces vomiting and nausea
AntiinflammatoryReduces inflammation
AntimutagenicSuppresses rate of genetic mutation
AntineoplasticInhibits the growth and spread of cancerous cells
AntinociceptiveIncreases tolerance for pain
AntioxidantInhibits oxidation which damages body's cells
AntipsychoticTranquilizing, used to manage psychosis
AntipyreticReduces or prevents fevers
AntispasmodicSuppresses muscle spasms
AntiviralDestroys viruses
AnxiolyticRelieves anxiety
BronchodilatorOpens up the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs, easing breathing
COX inhibitorSuppresses cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2)
CytoprotectiveFights ulcers by increasing mucosal protection
EstrogenicEstrus-producing; having the properties of, or properties similar to, an estrogen
EuphoriantProduces euphoria, feeling of elation
Immune potentiatorStrengthens immune system
LO inhibitorInhibits lipoxygenase enzyme, can help asthma
SedativeProduces calming and relaxing effect
StimulantInduce temporary improvements in either mental or physical function or both
5-?-reductase inhibitorSurpresses dihydrotestosterone, treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate)

 

Tailoring Your High Series:

  1. Tailoring Your High: Intro to Temperature Control With a Vaporizer
  2. Tailoring Your High: Compounds in Cannabis, Properties and Boiling Points
  3. Tailoring Your High: Medical Properties of Cannabis Defined [this post]