Since the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, the popularity of hemp derived products has consistently grown.
It seems that CBD has become one of the more mainstream products you’ll find in a variety of retail locations, ranging from large retail chains to discount shops and gas stations.
Although it’s exciting to see the explosive growth in the hemp industry, it’s easy for other minor cannabinoids to be left in the shadows due to the attention that hemp derived CBD and traditional THC get these days.
While the list of minor cannabinoids found in hemp is nearly endless, there are a handful that still deserve some attention.
One of these minor cannabinoids that’s been getting some of this attention lately is a varin cannabinoid called CBDv.
What is CBDv?
With all these new cannabinoids coming around, it’s almost impossible to keep up with them!
Although it can seem like it’s just turned into a bunch of alphabet soup, each cannabinoids name has unique properties that can give insight into what it is, and what it does.
In this case, with CBDv, we can infer that this molecule is a varin cannabinoid, with the base molecule being similar to the commonly known CBD.
Being similar to CBD great sign for the potential health benefits, such as pain relief, of this unique little cannabinoid, but let’s take a look at what we know about this cannabinoid so far.
Rarity
In all reality, there’s little that’s known about this cannabinoid.
Research in fairly scant and as far as adoption goes, it’s fairly early in terms of being mass produced.
As a result, you might have some trouble finding a reputable source if you’re looking to get your hands on it.
Effects
Traiing off of the availability of this cannabinoids, it may come as no surprise that there’s little information available in relation to the effects of this cannabinoid.
However, many reports have indicated it’s got a very strong similarity to CBD in terms of effects.
AS a result, you can most likely expect effects such as pain relief, anti-inflammatory, and anti-anxiety to be some of the more common effects that you’ll see.
Molecular Structure
One thing to note is that CBDv is, in ways, derivative of CBD. When it comes to the molecular structure of CBDv, you’ll find that it has a shorter sidechain length than CBD.
This is an important distinction because it means that CBDv will likely have a different set of results than CBD, as sidechain length has been known to be relative to how it interacts with the endocannabinoid system in our bodies and creates some of the effects felt when consuming cannabinoids.
As a result, you can expect to see some different effects when compared to CBD.
List of CBDv Strains
Although fairly limited in terms of availability, there have been a handful of hemp farms and breeders that have worked on growing some CBDv rich hemp flower strains.
As a result, there’s some strains that have become popular among those who enjoy the effects of CBDv.
Pine Walker
Pine Walker is one of the most common strains you’ll find when looking for CBDv hemp flower.
Known for it’s sativa-like effects and extremely earthy and pinene heavy terpene profile, this is a great entry level CBDv hemp flower strain.
Forbidden V
Forbidden V is another popular CBDv rich hemp flower strain.
However, unlike Pine Walker and other strains in this list, Forbidden V is bred specifically to be heavy in Varin Cannabinoids.
With up to 50% of the total cannabinoid profile being varin deviations, forbidden V is a great choice for those who know they’re looking for a true CBDv experience.
Alongside that, those who enjoy a quality smoking experience will be pleased to know that Forbidden V’s terpene profile encompasses a concentrated, yet diverse, range of scents and tastes.
Among these, you’ll find hints of tropical fruit, earth, and pine, making for a memorable nose that leaves you wanting to roll another spliff.
In fact, we’ve seen companies like CBD Hemp Direct utilize this strain for infusal with other minor cannabinoids, such as for creating their THCP infused CBDv Flower, which combines both CBDv, THCp, and Delta-8 for a unique smoke.
Dance World
Dance World is another notable CBDv rich strain that’s been popular on the hemp market these days.
Although not as common as some of the former strains, it’s definitely one to remember. Danceworld is a cross between Dancehall and Juanita La Lagrimosa, making for a unique uplifting experience with similarly fruity and earthy smells as previous strains, with an added twist of spice.
Royal CBDv
Royal CBDv is another hemp enthusiast favorite. An interesting cross between Solomatic CBD and Durban Poison, the prevalence of CBDv is primarily just a cherry on top.
This is another popular strain, and with a cross like this, has gained the attention of many regular fans of CBD as well.
Final Thoughts
With CBDv on the rise in the hemp industry, we’ll be sure to see more research and information surface in relation to what its potential truly is.
On top of that, we’re also expecting to see more professional breeders hone in on this trend and bring some more exciting CBDv rich hemp strains to the table.
However, if you’re interested in seeing what CBDv is all about, we definitely recommend some of these strains at least!