Phytocannabinoids are natural compounds found in the cannabis plant. They interact with the body’s own endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate functions such as mood, sleep, appetite, and pain. Well-known phytocannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
Phytocannabinoids belong to a broader group of compounds called cannabinoids. The term cannabinoid refers to any compound made by plants, the body, or in a lab that can act on cannabinoid receptors. The prefix ‘phyto-’ comes from the Greek word phytón, meaning ‘plant’, indicating that the cannabinoids are derived from plant material.
Phytocannabinoids can affect everyone differently, depending on the type of compound, how much is taken, and personal factors like biology or past use.
