what produces cannabinoids
1 Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant grown in many parts of the world which produces a resin containing compounds called cannabinoids. 2  Some cannabinoids are psychoactive (acting on the brain and changing mood or consciousness) (see Question 1).annabinoids are active chemicals in Cannabis that cause drug-like effects throughout the body, including the central nervous system and the immune system. They are also known as phytocannabinoids. The main active cannabinoid in Cannabis is delta-9-THC.