The 5 best plants with cannabinoids

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The 5 best plants with cannabinoids

Top 5 cannabinoid plants

Most people think that hemp is the only plant that contains cannabinoids and has been for a very long time. But it turns out that cannabinoid-like compounds are found in other types of plants. This is great news as we explore new ways to keep our endocannabinoid system (ECS) at its best (which allows our body to function optimally).

sunflowers

Yes, sunflower contains cannabinoid-like compounds. Unfortunately, these are not the ones you find in our gardens or on the shelves of grocery stores. The genus Helichrysum, made up of 600 varieties of sunflowers, is native to South Africa and contains phytocannabinoids of the type cannabigerol (CBG) called amorfrutins. Among other things, amorfrutins are currently being studied for their impact on healthy lipid and glucose metabolism.

Helichrysum italicum - Immortelle d'Italie - (Ghislain118 / wikimedia.org)

echinacea

Echinacea has been used therapeutically for thousands of years, so it's not too surprising that it contains cannabinoid-like compounds. Specifically, some species of Echinacea contain cannabimimetic compounds called N-alkylamides (NAA) which are not exactly similar to cannabinoids but which still trigger the cannabinoid receptors. CB2. ANA are currently being studied for their immunomodulatory potential.

Echinacea

Black truffle

The black truffle, highly prized by rabassiers (French truffle hunters) with their well-trained pigs and truffle-sniffers, is not only valuable for its culinary quality. These incredibly expensive mushrooms that sell for over 1000 euros per kg (which earned them the nickname "black diamonds") contain anandamide. Anandamide is a cannabinoid-like compound that has been dubbed the “bliss molecule” for its role in stimulating feelings of happiness and mental well-being. *

black truffle

Black pepper

This simple pantry staple does more than add a little bite to your favorite foods. Black pepper also contains beta-caryophyllene (BCP), a terpene found in cannabis (but in much higher concentrations). BCP has been found to have many health benefits and is being studied for a variety of reasons, including neuroprotection.

black pepper

Cocoa

Here's another reason to love chocolate: Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, contains beneficial N-acylethanolamines (NAE). NAEs are cannabinoid-like fatty acids that can increase the activity of anandamide (the 'happiness molecule' mentioned above) in the body, which may explain why consuming chocolate creates effects such as euphoric.

Cocoa

As you can see, phytocannabinoids aren't just for cannabis sativa L even though they are found to be the richest source of these substances. What we're curious to see, as new studies are underway, is this: Since our bodies need a balanced, nutrient-dense diet to support our overall health, could we also benefit from a variety of sources? phytocannabinoids to support our ECS? Only the future will tell us.

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