THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, also known as marijuana. When used through inhalation, THC binds to specific receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors. In low doses, THC causes some pain reduction, may can reduce aggresion and can stimulate appetite, and help reduce nausea. Higher doses may cause the "high" associated with marijuana, leading to altered perception of time and space, feelings of happiness, or feelings of fatigue.
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∙ 8y agoThe main ingredient that is felt in marijuana is THC, also known as Delta-9 TetraHydroCannabinol. It is a chemical that affects the cannabinoid receptors in human brains.
Americans for Safe Access, a medical marijuana advocacy group, stated in its website article "Research: Definitions and Explanations" (accessed Dec. 7, 2006):
"...[T]here are 483 different identifiable chemical constituents known to exist in cannabis. The most distinctive and specific class of compounds are the cannabinoids (66 known), that are only known to exist in the cannabis plant.
Other constituents of the cannabis plant are: nitrogenous compounds (27 known), amino acids (18), proteins (3), glycoproteins (6), enzymes (2), sugars and related compounds (34), hydrocarbons (50), simple alcohols (7), aldehydes (13), ketones (13), simple acids (21), fatty acids (22), simple esters (12), lactones (1), steroids (11), terpenes (120), non-cannabinoid phenols (25), flavonoids (21), vitamins (1) [Vitamin A], pigments (2), and elements (9).
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∙ 15y agoTHC, tetrahydrocannibinal, is the active ingredient of marijuana.
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∙ 15y agoTHC
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Tetrahydrocannabinol
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∙ 15y agotetrahydrocannibinal. Commonly called THC
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∙ 13y agoTetrahydrocannabinol, Δ9-THC, or just THC
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∙ 13y agoNo ingredients marijuana is all natural.
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∙ 12y agothc
no its the active ingredient in marijuana
hemp is the leaf of marijuana and the THC is in the buds of the marijuana
The active ingredient of marijuana is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.
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A drug bound to a protein is an active drug
the THC wud not be produced due to lack of heat, which is essential to release the active ingredient found in marijuana. ur safe
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THC is the active ingredient in marijuana
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The main active ingredient in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for its psychoactive effects.
The active ingredient in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for its psychoactive effects.