Cannabinoids & Chemistry Knowledge Index — THC, CBD & Cannabis Compounds

This Cannabinoids & Chemistry Knowledge Index provides a neutral, reference-grade overview of chemical terminology commonly used in cannabis seed catalogues, educational material, and compliance-focused discussions.

Its purpose is to define language and context — not to instruct, advise, or recommend. All terms are presented descriptively and aligned with a UK compliance-first editorial standard.

Seeds sold on this site are positioned strictly as souvenirs or collectibles. This page does not describe production, extraction, cultivation, or use.

This page forms part of the wider educational framework mapped in the Master Knowledge Index.

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Table of Contents

• Scope & Editorial Boundaries
• Cannabinoids — Core Terminology
• THC & CBD Terminology
• Minor Cannabinoids (Contextual)
• Terpenes & Aromatic Compounds
• How Chemistry Terms Are Used in Catalogues

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Scope & Editorial Boundaries

Chemical terminology relating to cannabis is often simplified for consumer-facing catalogues. This index provides clear, neutral explanations without implying outcomes, effects, or methods.

Where figures or profiles are referenced in seed descriptions, they should be understood as reported or indicative values rather than guarantees.

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Cannabinoids — Core Terminology

• Cannabinoids — A group of naturally occurring chemical compounds associated with the cannabis plant. View definition
• Endocannabinoid system (ECS) — A biological system present in humans and other animals, referenced here for contextual understanding only.
• Cannabinoid profile — A descriptive term summarising the relative presence of cannabinoids within a reported analysis.

Cannabinoid terminology is frequently used alongside genetic and classification language, as outlined in the Genetics Knowledge Index.

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THC & CBD Terminology

• THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) — A cannabinoid commonly referenced in catalogue strength banding and variety descriptions. View definition
• CBD (Cannabidiol) — A cannabinoid frequently associated with CBD-forward or wellness-adjacent catalogue categories. View definition
• THC-dominant — A descriptive phrase indicating a reported emphasis on THC within a chemical profile.
• CBD-dominant — A descriptive phrase indicating a reported emphasis on CBD.

Strength references are simplified for navigation and comparison purposes and may vary depending on genetics, environment, and reporting standards.

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Minor Cannabinoids (Contextual)

• CBG (Cannabigerol) — A cannabinoid often referenced in educational chemistry discussions.
• CBN (Cannabinol) — A cannabinoid sometimes mentioned in catalogue or academic contexts.
• THCV — A cannabinoid occasionally referenced in specialist or advanced discussions.

Minor cannabinoids are included for terminology completeness rather than emphasis.

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Terpenes & Aromatic Compounds

• Terpenes — Aromatic compounds contributing to scent and flavour descriptions in catalogues. View definition
• Terpene profile — A descriptive summary of reported dominant aromatic compounds.
• Dominant terpene — A shorthand term describing the most prominent reported aroma compound.

Terpene language is sensory and descriptive rather than predictive.

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How Chemistry Terms Are Used in Seed Catalogues

Chemical terminology is used in seed catalogues to help group varieties and communicate reported profiles at a high level.

On Laughing Leaf Seeds, chemistry language is contextualised alongside Seed Classification terminology to avoid misinterpretation or implied outcomes.

No chemical reference on this site should be interpreted as a claim, promise, or instruction.

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