When people hear the word cannabis, they automatically think of marijuana or the active ingredient, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). many people don’t know about Cannabidiol (CBD) which was discovered in 1941. Many people know the medical benefits that THC can provide.
Many states and countries are going towards the route of legalizing medical marijuana because of the benefits people have been getting from it. THC is known to have multiple benefits that help people with various diseases or illnesses. Cancer patients are known to use it to help increase appetite while others use it to help beat their insomnia.
Although many people smoke it, it’s best to use it with a vape pen for people who have throat or lung diseases. One thing not many people know about is the mixture of CBD and THC. Having the perfect mixture of cannabinoids and terpenes can increase the benefits you get from cannabis.
What is THC?
When you think of marijuana, you just think of THC, the most popular active ingredient in marijuana. This is the psychoactive property that gets you high and gives you the feeling of euphoria. It is also the sole reason you get the specific effects. Every marijuana strain will you a different effect. Finding what you want from it will make everything easier for you. Leafly is a great resource to check for the different strain characteristics.
What is CBD?
CBD is just one of 100 cannabinoids that exist in cannabis and the 2nd most popular one. It is known to help with most of the therapeutic benefits you get from cannabis. It can help with relaxation, anxiety, inflammation and more. One of the similarities between the two active ingredients is the chemical makeup between the two which consists of 2 oxygen atoms, 21 carbon atoms, and 30 hydrogen atoms.
Endocannabinoid System
Although most people don’t realize this, in order for you to experience the benefits from these compounds, your brain has to have the receptor for it. Luckily for us, we have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) which consists of two receptors. One is the CB1 receptor and the other one is the CB2 receptor.
The reason we experience the psychoactive effects of cannabis is because of its ability to stick to the CB1 receptor. Adding CBD to the mix changes the ability that the THC can bind to the receptor. Mixing the two together proves it can diminish your ability to get higher.
Ratios
Combining CBD and THC comes with bigger therapeutic benefits than some people thought. Having the correct ratio can make the worlds difference because each one is going to be a bit different.
0:1
This ratio is no CBD, just THC. If you’re used to smoking weed, this is what you’re used too. You won’t get any other benefits or effects. A great way to manage your psychoactive high is to add CBD. Cannabidiol can lower the effects from your high from THC.
1:0
For many people that don’t want to take in any THC due to drug tests or don’t like it, they can do 100% CBD by getting 1:0 ratios. This is just CBD and gives you the full effects of it.
1:1
This is the more balanced ratio. Many people refer to the 1:1 CBD to THC ratio as the magic ratio. It has an equal portion that makes sure you don’t get too high with very little euphoria. This will bring some calmness and tranquility. This is great for those with severe pain, fibromyalgia, autism, and appetite stimulation.
1:20
If your tolerance for THC is very low and you don’t want to go through the THC effects of being high, this is a great ratio. You will get a 20 times. This is perfect for people who bad anxiety, arthritis, epilepsy, and more.