Aromatic volatile compounds found in the cannabis plant, that provide characteristic flavor. Terpenes are also studied for their pharmacological action.
THC is one of the most known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It is a psychoactive substance that acts on the receptors of the Endocannabinoid System. THC has a wide range of medical applications from relieving chronic neuropathic pain and treating nausea caused by chemotherapy, to relieving muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis.