Medical Cannabis Glossary
New to medical cannabis? Our glossary breaks down key terms and compounds so you can better understand your treatment, from cannabinoids to clinical processes.
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AAnalgesic
AnalgesicAnti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatoryAnxiety
AnxietyAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)B
BBatch Number
Batch NumberBioavailability – Amount your body absorbs.
Bioavailability – Amount your body absorbs.Body High – Physical relaxation.
Body High – Physical relaxation.Broad Spectrum Oil – Contains all but THC.
Broad Spectrum Oil – Contains all but THC.C
CCancer-related symptoms
Cancer-related symptomsCannabinoids – The active compounds in cannabis.
Cannabinoids – The active compounds in cannabis.Cannabis-Based Product for Medicinal Use (CBPM) – Legal term for prescribed cannabis.
Cannabis-Based Product for Medicinal Use (CBPM) – Legal term for prescribed cannabis.Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA)Cannabis Consultant
Cannabis ConsultantCannabis Flower
Cannabis FlowerCannabis Specialist
Cannabis SpecialistCapsules – Measured cannabis doses in pill form.
Capsules – Measured cannabis doses in pill form.CB1 Receptor – Brain receptor for THC.
CB1 Receptor – Brain receptor for THC.CB2 Receptor – Immune system & inflammation.
CB2 Receptor – Immune system & inflammation.CBC (Cannabichromene) – Rare cannabinoid, mood-related.
CBC (Cannabichromene) – Rare cannabinoid, mood-related.CBD (Cannabidiol) – Non-psychoactive, often used for anxiety, pain, sleep.
CBD (Cannabidiol) – Non-psychoactive, often used for anxiety, pain, sleep.CBD Percentage
CBD PercentageCBG (Cannabigerol) – Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective.
CBG (Cannabigerol) – Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective.As featured on
