Cannabinoids Explained: CBDa
CBDa is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can be found in raw cannabis flowers. Written by Anna Barberena.
What is CBDa?
CBDa is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can be found in raw cannabis flowers. Cannabis naturally produces CBDa as the raw precursor to CBD. CBDa will slowly convert to CBD when left at room temperature or, rapidly, when exposed to high temperatures.
According to Dr. Dustin Sulak, the Therapeutic Benefits CBDa offers are:
- Promotes alertness and helps to clear the mind
- Pain and inflammatory reduction especially after physical activity
- Potential to enhance performance during exercise and decrease recovery time
- Helps increase our ability to cope with stress
- Reduces nausea
- Helps reduce anxiety and irritability
- Reduces seizures and convulsions (anticonvulsant)
- May help with sleeping issues
Entourage Effect
- CBDa may not reduce the intoxicating feelings of THC like it’s counterpart CBD (1)
Conditions CBDa may be beneficial for
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Seizures and convulsions
- Chronic pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Insomnia or occasional sleeplessness
- Enhancing performance and recovery after exercising
- Skin disease
- Cancer
Potential Adverse Side Effects
- Potential medication interactions
- More research is needed to understand potential adverse effects
- Learn more about potential adverse side effects of CBDa
Citations: 1. Sulak, Dustin. “CBD & CBDa Dr. Dustin Sulak's Guide to Unlocking the Powerful Benefits of Hemp.” Healer Inc., 2021.
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