Medical Properties of Cannabinoids Cannabinoids are a set of about 80-100 compounds found only in cannabis plants. The cannabinoids are a subset of terpenoids. Terpenoids are a very large class of naturally occurring organic chemicals that come in thousands of varieties. They contribute to scents and flavors and colors of plants, such as cinnamon or ginger. Many are valued for herbal or medicinal properties(antibacterials, analgesics), such as menthol, camphor, or eucalyptol. Thus, all cannabinoids are