Flavonoids

Flavonoids are plant-based compounds found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including cannabis. These natural substances are partly responsible for a plant’s colour, flavour, and scent, and they play a protective role in the plant’s lifecycle.

Cannabis contains around 20 unique flavonoids, including a group known as cannflavins, which are found almost exclusively in cannabis plants. While flavonoids are present in nearly all terrestrial plants, the specific composition in cannabis has drawn interest for its potential health-related properties.

Laboratory research has explored flavonoids for their possible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, there is currently no clinical evidence to confirm these benefits in humans. Studies into their therapeutic potential remain ongoing.

Frequently Asked Questions
about Flavonoids

  • What are flavonoids?

    Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds found in plants. In cannabis, they contribute to the plant’s aroma, colour, and flavour.

  • What are the potential benefits of flavonoids?

    Early lab studies suggest flavonoids may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. That said, more research is needed to understand whether these benefits translate into effects in the human body.

  • Do flavonoids cause side effects?

    Flavonoids are widely found in the foods we eat and are generally considered safe. However, because cannabis flavonoids are still being studied, potential side effects, especially when isolated or concentrated, aren’t fully understood.