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Cannabis Lifestyle

THC vs CBD

January 28, 2021

Unfortunately, even as the might title may suggest, this is not a cage match between the two cannabinoids (in fact, the two prefer to work together). So if you came here for details on a pay-per-view cannabis-themed wrestling show, we’re sorry. But, since you’re here, why not learn about these two cannabinoids and why they’re so different?

What Are THC and CBD?

They’re cannabinoids! Pronounced “Cah-nab-ah-noids”. These are natural compounds that are found within plants of the cannabis genus. 

THC is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis — in other words, it’s the stuff that gets you high. It’s truly hard to explain what it feels like to consume THC unless you’ve tried it. As us weed lovers say: “If you know, you know.”

CBD can be extracted from hemp or cannabis. Both plants are part of the cannabis genus but hemp only contains trace amounts of THC.

So… Does CBD Get Me High?

Not exactly.

Get ready for this truth bomb: not everything in cannabis gets you high. In fact, THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis; other cannabinoids (including CBD) and terpenes simply assist in creating a more unique experience but don’t have any psychoactive properties.

CBD affects your brain and body in different ways, but getting you high is not on it’s resume of abilities. The effects are often relaxing and soothing — which can be reflected in your THC experience when paired with each other.

CBD vs THC: The Effects

THC

  • Psychoactive
  • Energizing
  • Hunger
  • Dry Mouth

CBD

  • Non-psychoactive
  • Calming
  • Reduces psychoactive effects of THC

Better together

CBD and THC couldn’t be more different; when you see how they affect you, you often wonder how they came from the same parents. But when used together, they live in perfect harmony — working together to make a more balanced high. This is something called “The Entourage Effect”

Cannabinoids: Assemble

The Entourage Effect or The Ensemble Effect is the idea that cannabinoids work better when together. This essentially means that you will get a more balanced experience if you don’t just consume plain ol’ THC. 

CBD counteracts the psychoactivity of THC, but don’t let that scare you off from CBD. The effects of THC can often be intense when isolated — which can sometimes make for an unpleasant experience (dependant on your sensitivity to THC). When paired with CBD, the intensity of a THC high can be lessened, become more relaxing and more manageable.

THC also works with CBD — by becoming a train to the brain. THC binds extremely well to our CB1 and CB