Before investing, it's a good idea to understand the basics. For cannabis stocks, that means learning about the cannabis plant itself. There are two primary chemicals in the cannabis plant, known as cannabinoids. The first is Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and is responsible for the “high” people feel from consuming cannabis.
The other is cannabidiol (CBD) - a natural chemical compound extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant. This is the active ingredient in cannabis that has many potential therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-anxiety and seizure-suppressant properties. However, CBD does not cause a “high” in the way that THC does.
