THC vs. CBD: Which One Should You Use?

THC is the common name for Tetrahydrocannabinol which is a psychotropic compound found in cannabis. It is the ingredient responsible for making users feel “high” and euphoric. This relaxing feeling is achieved by targeting cannabinoid receptors in the brain. This affects things like coordination, pleasure and cognitive abilities. It also increases the appetite by triggering the hypothalamus section in the brain which sends signals of hunger.

This property makes THC effective in mitigating a loss of appetite and nausea. This is the reason THC is useful in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Also, like CBD it has effects on our brains making it ideal for curing headaches or migraines, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. However, THC is illegal in most countries whereas hemp and CBD are legal in many places.

CBD or cannabidiol is the non-psychotropic cannabinoid in Cannabis Sativa. People who use CBD do not experience high sensational levels like THC users. CBD has little or no effect on your brain or mind while you are under its influence.

If you suffer from chronic body pain, a high CBD strain of cannabis is preferable because it won’t inhibit you from normal daily activities. For people who suffer from chronic pain due to an illness, CBD is recommended because it curbs the discomfort without tampering with their ability to function.

THC and CBD are the most common cannabinoids. However, the two are very different. CBD is not psychotropic and it will not leave you feeling “high”. THC is the psychotropic cannabinoid which is responsible for the euphoric feeling that users often feel. This is mainly because it binds to cannabinoid 1 receptors in the brain. This alters how the brains functions and causes the “high” feeling. However, CBD does not bind to the cannabinoid 1 receptors. For this reason, it doesn’t have a psychotropic effect like THC. On the other hand, CBD has many effects on our bodies and minds. CBD can be used as an antidepressant or antipsychotic because of the way it reacts with other brain receptors.

Entourage effect happens when natural components from a plant interact together with the body to form a stronger influence. The influence is stronger than when one of those components is used alone. It’s a synergistic effect when multiple compounds are combined in their natural state. It gives a multiplying effect and not a sum effect. The entourage effect makes the overall plant to have more effect in treating medical symptoms. We can feel the entourage effect more when we compare the effects of THC, the cannabis plant’s psychotropic compound with the effect of using the whole plant.

Most people wonder if they can use cannabis without THC. The answer is that they can and the results can be excellent. This is a relief for people who would want to use cannabis without experiencing the euphoric feeling of THC. CBD oil contains essential minerals and vitamins, fatty acids, chlorophyll, fiber, proteins, and flavonoids. CBD without THC works wonders for thousands of users.

THC and CBD have several benefits and it can be difficult to decide which one to use. It all boils down to personal preference and your reason for using either THC or CBD. Also, the legality of the two comes to mind when choosing which one to use.

In most countries, the use of cannabis and THC is restricted but the use of pure CBD is less so. In order to achieve the euphoric effect known as “high”, people usually look for cannabis products containing THC. On the other hand, people who want to use cannabis purely for its medicinal properties and avoid the “high” feeling, should look for products containing CBD only.

We cannot conclusively say that CBD is better than THC. The use of the cannabis plant has different effects on different people. Things like genetic make-up, for example, drug use history and personal expectations dictate preference.

However, research shows that THC is very potent compared to CBD. The catch is here though; research shows that the low potency of CBD could also mean that it has little clinical benefits.