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.
Side Effects – Unwanted symptoms like dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue.
Side Effects – Unwanted symptoms like dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue.Smoking – Combustion of flower.
Smoking – Combustion of flower.Start Low Go Slow – Titration approach.
Start Low Go Slow – Titration approach.Stimulating
StimulatingSublingual – Under the tongue.
Sublingual – Under the tongue.Suitability – Whether a strain or product fits your condition and lifestyle.
Suitability – Whether a strain or product fits your condition and lifestyle.T
TTerpenes – Aromatic compounds affecting flavor/effect.
Terpenes – Aromatic compounds affecting flavor/effect.THC:CBD Ratio
THC:CBD RatioTHC Percentage
THC PercentageTHC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) – Main psychoactive component.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) – Main psychoactive component.THCV – Appetite suppressant, alertness.
THCV – Appetite suppressant, alertness.Tincture – Alcohol-based cannabis extract.
Tincture – Alcohol-based cannabis extract.Titration – Adjusting dose gradually.
Titration – Adjusting dose gradually.Tolerance
ToleranceTolerance Break – Short break to reset cannabis sensitivity.
Tolerance Break – Short break to reset cannabis sensitivity.Topical Application – Skin absorption.
Topical Application – Skin absorption.Topicals – Creams, balms for external use.
Topicals – Creams, balms for external use.U
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VVape Cartridge – Pre-filled vape oil for pens.
Vape Cartridge – Pre-filled vape oil for pens.Vaping – Heating without combustion.
Vaping – Heating without combustion.W
WWithdrawal – Mild symptoms when stopping cannabis abruptly.
Withdrawal – Mild symptoms when stopping cannabis abruptly.X
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