Phytocannabinoids are cannabinoids made by plants — mainly hemp/cannabis in this context. CBD, THC, CBG, CBN and loads of others live in this category.
They’re different from endocannabinoids, which your body produces naturally.
Hemp naturally contains:
Major cannabinoids (like CBD)
Minor cannabinoids (like CBG, CBN)
Terpenes and flavonoids (aroma + plant character)
What gets kept or removed during extraction is what creates full-spectrum products, broad-spectrum products, or isolate products.
Endocannabinoids: made by you, used in normal ECS signalling
Phytocannabinoids: come from hemp/cannabis, can interact with the ECS when consumed
Knowing the difference stops the “my body makes CBD” confusion. (It doesn’t.)
On product pages you’ll see wording like “Rich cannabinoid profile”, “Minor cannabinoids included”, or “CBD + CBG + CBN blend” — that’s all phytocannabinoid talk.
Are phytocannabinoids natural?
Yes — produced by the plant.
Is CBD a phytocannabinoid?
Yes.
Do more phytocannabinoids mean a better product?
Not automatically, but broader profiles appeal to people who like “whole plant” style.
Can I get phytocannabinoids from other plants?
A few plants have cannabinoid-like compounds, but here we mean hemp/cannabis-derived.
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I have always been passionate about natural wellness and innovation in health. As a writer
specializing in CBD and hemp-based products, I decipher and simplify the complex world of cannabinoids and the benefits they can offer.
