Dec 11, 2012 Is marijuana bad for you? Marijuana has the
potential to get you high: most people know this. And a growing
number of people are becoming aware of the medicinal properties
of this plant. But, the compounds that make marijuana such a
healer are largely unknown to the general public. These
compounds won’t get you high, when separated from the
psychoactive ingredient known as THC, but they are still
classified as being highly dangerous and addictive by the U.S.
government. Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabichromene
(CBC), Cannabigerol (CBG), and Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) are
all active, organic compounds in the marijuana plant—and each
offers unique benefits. Is Marijuana Bad for You? CBD or
cannabidiol is said to be the most-studied cannabinoid. It has
potentially therapeutic effects on conditions like diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, nausea, Parkinson’s, and
Alzheimer’s. Martin Lee, of the non-profit group Project CBD,
calls cannabidiol the “Cinderella molecule” and the “littl