Cannabichromene is a chemical found in the Cannabis plant. It does not affect thinking like some of the other chemicals found in Cannabis.
Cannabichromene might affect the brain and nerves and reduce pain and swelling.
There is interest in using cannabichromene for swelling (inflammation), pain, depression, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Is It Effective?
There is interest in using cannabichromene for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Is it Safe?
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cannabichromene is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cannabichromene is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if Cannabichromene (CBC) interacts with any medicines. Before taking Cannabichromene (CBC), talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Herbs and supplements with sedative properties: Cannabichromene might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking it along with other supplements with similar effects might cause too much sleepiness and/or slowed breathing in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include hops, kava, L-tryptophan, melatonin, and valerian.
There are no known interactions with foods.
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of cannabichromene might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Cannabichrome, pentylcannabichromene, cannabinochromene.
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