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.
Capsules – Measured cannabis doses in pill form.
Capsules – Measured cannabis doses in pill form.Chemotype I (High THC)
Chemotype I (High THC)Chemotype II (Balanced THC/CBD)
Chemotype II (Balanced THC/CBD)Chemotype III (High CBD)
Chemotype III (High CBD)Chronic Pain
Chronic PainClinic
ClinicCompassionate Use
Compassionate UseControlled Drug – Monitored by MHRA/GP.
Controlled Drug – Monitored by MHRA/GP.Cultivar – Cultivated cannabis variety.
Cultivar – Cultivated cannabis variety.D
DDaily Dose
Daily DoseDecarboxylation – Activating THC/CBD via heat.
Decarboxylation – Activating THC/CBD via heat.Delta-8-THC – Milder psychoactive than THC.
Delta-8-THC – Milder psychoactive than THC.Delta-9-THC – Standard psychoactive form of THC.
Delta-9-THC – Standard psychoactive form of THC.Dispensary
DispensaryDistillate – Highly refined cannabis oil.
Distillate – Highly refined cannabis oil.Dosing – How much and how often to take.
Dosing – How much and how often to take.Duration – How long the effects last.
Duration – How long the effects last.E
EEdibles – Food products infused with cannabis.
Edibles – Food products infused with cannabis.Endocannabinoid System (ECS) – Regulates body balance.
Endocannabinoid System (ECS) – Regulates body balance.Entourage Effect – Combined effect of cannabinoids + terpenes.
Entourage Effect – Combined effect of cannabinoids + terpenes.Epilepsy
EpilepsyEuphoric
EuphoricF
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