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Cannabimimetics - Canna-what?! Canna-bi-mi-met-ics now 3 times fast!
it's one of our favorite words!
Cannabimimetics are plants containing compounds that literally mimic classical cannabinoid biological activities that occur throughout our mammalian endocannabinoid system (ECS). This is exciting! It answers most of the 'why is it good for us?' questions we've had regarding the health and nutritional benefits and how and where and what they actually "do" inside our amazing machines.
Like cannabinoids, cannabimimetics are an important class of terpenes that are playing an increasingly significant role in our wellness., herbal and medicinal research. There is even a newly developed ECS Therapeutics Market that grew from cannabinoid compounds demands. This market is set to flourish with the rapidly expanding sciences presenting new discoveries daily. We are pleased to have found this 'evolutionary link', Terpene science is in its infancy with unlimited possibilities. All endoteas essentials blends will be mastered from cannabimimetic and cannabinoid ingredients.
Below is our first gallery of current evidence based cannabimimetics. Under each photograph is a list of the major cannabimimetic terpenes and only a few benefits. More terpene health benefits and information are available in the Glossary below.
References are also listed below should your curiosity become aroused for further research. We will update as new developments are made. Enjoy, please. We are absolutely fascinated with cannabis and cannabimimetics!
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine by thy food"
Hippocrates, 440 BC
allspice (lindera benzoin)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene, eugenol, cineoleangelica (archangelica)
major terpene(s):beta-caryophyllene, angleic, fumaric,
beefsteak (perilla fructescens)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllenebeta- caryophhellene
most common cannabimimetic terpenes.black jack (bidens pilosa)
major terpene(s); beta-caryophyllene,sesquiterpenes
binds CB1 receptors
analgesic
antibacterial
anti anxiety
anti inflammatory
black pepper (piper nigrum)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene up to 35%. CB2 agonist, modulates ECS via its guineensine.piperidines, piperazines
binds CB1 receptors
black truffle (tuber melanosporum)
major terpene(s): anandamide (AEA), ecs biosynthetic and catabolic enzymesBinds CB1 receptors
burdock root (arctium lappa)
major terpene(s): tannins, inulinNatural pre/probiotics
induces perspiration
increases urination
reduces membrane irritation
reduces inflammation sunchokes, dandelion greens, onions, garlic, leeks reduce inflammatory bowel disease symptoms
analgesic
antiseptic
immunostimulant
antioxidant
cacao (theobroma cacao) - N-oleoyl-ethanolamine, N-linoleyl-ethanolamine
AKA "the bliss molecule"major terpene(s): anandamide (AEA), OEA and LEA, theobromine, tryptophan, phenylethylamine
chocolate blocks FAAH enzymes that reduce AEA so you get a little blissful booster!
mild stimulant
caraway (carum carvi)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene, carvacrol, limonenedigestive aid, gastric
stimulates cb1/cb2receptors
antibacterial
antifungal
analgesic
antiseptic
immunostimulant
antioxidant
cardamom (elettaria cardamomum)
major terpene(s): cineole, terpineol, terpinylcarrot (daucus carota)
major terpene(s): falcarinol /carotatoxin, beta-caryophyllene, vitamin ANatural pesticide and fungicide, and molecularly binds CB1 receptors.
chamomile (matricaria chamomilla)
major terpene(s): alpha-bisadiol, azulenes, sesquiterpenesbinds CB1 receptors
Adaptogen
Nervine
analgesic
antibacterial
anti anxiety
anti inflammatory
chili peppers (capsicum annuum)
major terpene(s): capsaicin, carotenoids, vanillyl noneamidesgastrointestinal aid
mild stimulant
cinnamon (cinnamomum verum)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene, cinnamaldehydeanti inflammatory
cloves (syzygium aromaticum) -
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene up to 12.4%, eugenolanti allergen
antiseptic
mild stimulant
aphrodisiac
copaiba (copaifera langsdorffii) -
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene - currently noted as the richest source with up to 53%cruciferous veggies flowers
major terpene(s): diindolylmethane (DIM) is an anti carcinogenbroccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, cabbages, kale, artichokes, and more
dandelion greens (taraxacum officinale)
major terpene(s):Natural biotic
reduces inflammatory bowel disease symptoms
echinacea purpurea / augustifolia
AKA Coneflowermajor terpene(s): inulin, echinacein, sucrose, 2-methyletradecadienes,N-acylethanolamines (NAE's) which includes AEA, PEA, LEA, and N-alkylamides (NAA's). NAA's exert effects on CB2 and exert anti inflammatory effects like AEA.
CB2 inverse agonist regulate immune system, pain, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, arthritis, migraines and more.
electric daisy (acmella oleracea)
AKA "toothache plant"major terpene(s): N-isobutylamides -
blocks pain receptors -
CB2 receptor affective -
analgesic
anticonvulsant
antifungal
anti inflammatory
antimicrobial
antioxidant
diuretic
eucalyptus (corymbia citriodora)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene, tannin, eucalyptic acid, rutinantidiarrheal
astringent
expectorant
flax seed (linum usitatissimum)
major terpene(s): naturally occurring cannabidiol (CBD), tanninfrankincense (boswellia carterii))
AKA lifeblood of Boswellia trees.major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene & incensole acetate
analgesic
hypothermia
catalepsy
hypomotility
anti inflammatory
antioxidant
antiseptic neuroprotectant
galanga (kaempferia galanga)
AKA ginger relativemajor terpene(s): flavonoid kaempferol.
Inhibits FAAH in a likely AEA boost.
antibacterial
mild stimulant
ginseng (eleuthero root / panax quinqufolius/panax ginseng)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene, sapogenins, ginsenin,stimulant
Adaptogen
reduces blood sugar
gastrointestinal aid
improves mental clarity, improves emotional stamina
induces slepp, support immune system functions
ginger zingiber officinale)
major terpene(s): gingerol, zingerone, bisabolene, sesquiterpenesmild stimulant
gastrointestinal aid
gotu kola (centella asiatica)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophylleneNervine
antipyretic
neuroprotectant
helichrysum (umbraculigerum)
AKA immortal flowermajor terpene(s): cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabigerol acid (CBGa). CBG is a minor cannabinoid, whose precursor cannabigerolic acid CBGa, is the parent compound to THC, CBD, and CBC, cannabichromene, prior to decarboxylation. It's a GABA inhibitor, antidepressant, potential chemotherapeutic, keratinocyte proliferation, antibiotic effects.
Promotes skin health -burns, scars, dermatitis, eczema
respiratory aid
arthritic aid
depression aid
anti inflammatory
culinary herbs: parsley/cilantro, sage, rosemary, thyme, holy basil, oregano, celery
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene, thujone, thymol, borneol, camphene, carvacrol, limonene, pinenes, tannins, salvene, ocimene, cymeneInteracts with 'third cannabinoid receptor', TRPV1,that forms only in inflammatory condition and acts as a CB1 kappa-opioid
Adaptogensreceptor.
gastrointestinal aid
neuroprotectant
antioxidant
antiemetic
immunostimulant
hops (humulus lupulus)
major terpene(s): humulene, myrcene up to 80%, beta-caryophyllene up to 9.8%.Nervine
Hops is the closest botanical relative to cannabis.
Nervine
antiseptic
gastro intestinal aid
diuretic
sedative
kava (piper methysticum)
major terpene: methysticin, yangonin kavalactone-most closely associated with GABAb receptor activity affecting anxiety and muscle tone.research continues if a CB1-binder, agonist or antagonist.
binds CB1 receptors
mild sedative
anti anxiety
analgesic
lavender (lavandula vera./ spp.)
maor terpene(s): linalool, borneol, camphene, borneol, terpineol, eucalyptolantispasmodic
neuroprotectant
antioxidant
lemon balm (melissa officinalis)
major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene up to 19.+%, citral,linalool, geraniolNervine
neuroprotectant
antioxidant
antispasmodic
antianxiety
lemongrass
major terpene(s): methyl heptenone, citronellalliverwort (radula marginata)
major terpene(s): perrottetineinic acid (PEA) CB1 receptor agonistmaca (lepidium meyenii)
AKA "Peruvian ginseng".major terpene(s): macamide/N-benzylamide.
Improve ECS tone. Reversible FAAH inhibition.
adaptogen
mango
major terpene(s): myrcene ~80%analgesic
sedative
antioxidant
myrrh (commiphora myrrha)
lifeblood of the Commiphora trees.major terpene(s): beta-caryophyllene
nutmeg (myristica fragrans)
major terpene(s): myristicin, eugenols, elemicinaphrodisiac, mild stimulant
leek garlic onion
major terpene(s):beta-caryophyllene
Natural biotics
reduces irritable bowel symptoms
oxeye (heliopsis helianthoides)
"false sunflower"major terpene(s): modulating (N-alkylamides) NAA's
probiotics/prebiotics
microbiota inhabiting human gut and having an symbiotic relationship with our ECS. please research further for your specific yet unique needs.Probiotics= Lactobacillus acidophilus
Prebiotics yield optimal maintenance of enteric microbiome. There are myriad biotics and we recommend a thorough research for your specific yet unique ailments.
Natural Prebiotics include: chicory root, burdock, sunchokes, dandelion greens, onions, garlic, leeks reduce inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.
resin spurge (euphorbia resinifera)
major terpene(s): resiniferatoxinrhodiola (rhodiola rosea-arctic root)
major terpene(s): rosavin salidrosiderhododendron (anthopogonoides)
AKA "the golden root"major terpene(s): Chromane, Chromene, cannabichromene (CBC), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannbicitran (CBT) , plus geranyl orsellinic acid.
Potent Adaptogen
ECS modulator
Flavonoid & tannin rich
anti microbial
anti bacterial
anti fungal
increases alertness and performance
reduces depression
anti anxiety
decreases cortisol response in fatigue syndrome patients
rue (ruta granvenoles)
major terpene(s): ketones,tanninsNervine
antispasmodic
salvia divinorum (salvinorin A)
major terpene(s): Salvinorin Adoes not interact with cannabinoid receptors, instead interacts with putative receptors and acts as a kappa-opioid receptor which is fundamental for pain regulation.
spearmint
major terpene(s): carvacrol, carvone, limonene, pinenediuretic
gastrointestinal aid
immunostimulant
spices: coriander fennel cumin
major terpene(s): isopropylbenzene,tannins,immunostimulator
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