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Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Special Advertising Section 24unique rare cannabinoids:CBN (cannabinol): Studied forpotential support of deeper, morerestful sleep.CBG (cannabigerol): Studied for its role in easing inflammation, supportingmuscles and joints and promotingcalm. Some older adults also use itbefore or after exercise. Applying atopical gel after a workout and hotshower, when pores are open, mayhelp absorption. Storing the gel in the refrigerator can add cooling relief. CBC (cannabichromene): Some research suggests it may increaseanandamide, sometimes called thebrain%u2019s %u201cbliss molecule.%u201d Products with CBC are designed to support mood.CBDV (cannabidivarin): Beingexplored for potential benefits in reducing irritability and promotingsociability and memory. THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin): Oftenassociated with research into energy, focus, appetite control and weightmanagement.Doses and deliveryAs with other nutritional supplements,dosage and delivery matter. Experts recommend checking milligram amounts, identifying whichcannabinoids are included andreviewing product lab reports. It%u2019salways best to consult a physician before starting new supplements,including cannabinoids.%u201cWe often combine rare cannabinoidswith CBD, or recommend usingcannabinoids together, as they can complement each other,%u201d Carlile says.This synergy is sometimes referred toas the %u201centourage effect.%u201dTHC (tetrahydrocannabinol) has also been widely studied for relaxation and relief from physical discomfortand nausea. Having a small amount of THC in a gummy or tincture mayenhance pain relief or sleep onset, but psychoactive effects can varyindividually. %u201cPeople who haven%u2019t had THCSPONSORED CONTENTPROVIDED BY RARE CANNABINOID COMPANYFor many people, cannabis andhemp still bring to mind smokingmarijuana and getting high. In reality, that psychoactive effect comesprimarily from just one compound in the plant: THC. By contrast, CBD, a nonpsychoactive compound foundin hemp, has gained attention forsupporting calm, balance, stressresilience, and relief from occasionalsoreness and swelling, without creating a high.What%u2019s less widely known is thatcannabis and hemp contain morethan 100 other compounds. Known as %u201cminor%u201d or %u201crare%u201d cannabinoids, theyoccur in small amounts yet each hasunique properties. Many are being studied for potential benefits rangingfrom boosting energy and focus tosupporting restful sleep and relievingpain and inflammation - without creating a high.Today, more adults over 50 are turning to cannabinoids not forrecreation, but as part of a wellnesslifestyle. In Washington state, products with detectable THC must be sold through licensed cannabisdispensaries, where the focus is oftenon high-THC items.%u201cPeople looking for wellness benefitsoften prefer no-THC or low-THC products,%u201d says Jennifer Carlile, owner of Rare Cannabinoid Companyin Honolulu. For those who dislike THC%u2019s effects, many products are now available without it and no-THC itemscan be sold online or in regular stores. %u201cOne of the biggest challenges we seeis the decades of stigma and confusioncaused by the previous completeillegality of hemp and cannabis,%u201d Carlilesays.But THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)and CBD (cannabidiol) barely scratchthe surface of what%u2019s available in the cannabinoid family.What are cannabinoids?Rare Cannabinoid Company partnerswith select Hawaii and continental U.S.-based farms to extract the raw hempcannabinoid materials, then refine anddistill them. Here are five of the mostBeyond CBD: A closer look at cannabis%u2019s lesser-known compoundsRare Cannabinoid Company ofers premium, lab-tested hemp wellnessproducts crafted with rare cannabinoids. From formulas that support restfulsleep and relaxation to blends that enhance mood, energy and focus, eachproduct is designed with purpose. Learn more at rarecannabinoidco.com.THCV is being studied for potentially improving energy levels and controlling appetite, while CBG is being studied for its possible role in easing pain and inflammation. (iStock)should start low and go slow,%u201d Carlilesays. %u201cThese days, many products in dispensaries are much stronger thanthey were in the 1960s through 1990s, which can easily put people off theproducts altogether.%u201dCannabinoids can be consumed in a variety of ways, including edibles (gummies and mints), tinctures and topical gels. Delivery method affects onset time: mints formulated withnanoemulsified cannabinoids may work in as little as 15 minutes, while gummies may take 30 minutes to twohours. Sprays and tinctures tend to act faster, and topicals can be applied directly to targeted areas.In short, you don%u2019t need to gethigh to explore potential health and wellness benefits of cannabis andhemp products. %u201cThere%u2019s an entirely new world out there as research andextraction continue,%u201d Carlile says.