THC & CBD • the difference.
They may both be found in cannabis, but they don't act the same.
Cannabis Plant: the breakdown.
THC gets you stoned and CBD doesn’t. Ok, there’s a bit more to it than just that!
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound of the cannabis plant that can comprise up to 40 percent of the phytocannabinoid content of the plant. Although there are now thousands of strains (variations) of the hemp plant, dating back millennia, cannabidiol is one of about 100 known cannabinoids naturally prevalent in the plant. Depending on many factors, strains of cannabis can be grown for High-CBD, low-THC or High-THC, low-CBD. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the psychoactive sister cannabinoid known for its euphoric effect to get you high. CBD will not get you high.
CBD: the care of cannabis.
While research on the benefits of CBD are still ongoing, there are many ailments experts agree may be helped by the use of CBD. These include:
• Inflammation
• Epilepsy
• Spasms
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Anxiety
• Pain
• Cancer
• Nausea
• Sleep Difficulties
• Opioid Dependency
THC: the main attraction to marijuana.
THC, the psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, activates the release of dopamine into your system. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that affects mood and pleasure. THC can cause a larger than normal release of dopamine leading to a feeling of euphoria. THC also can help with ailments as well. These may include:
• Anxiety
• Loss of appetite
• Pain
• Nausea
• Glaucoma
• PTSD
• Inflammation
THC & CBD: Compounds Working Together in Cannabis.
When THC and CBD are taken together it can lead to what is known as the “entourage effect”. Research has shown that when CBD and THC are taken together they can amplify the beneficial effects of each other more so than if taken separately. Research is also showing taking CBD along with THC can reduce the “freak out effect” some people experience with THC. Taking CBD with THC can reduce the anxiety and paranoia some associate with marijuana.
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