CBD and THC are two popular plant chemicals called cannabinoids that are found to have a lot of health-promoting properties. With the legalization of CBD products, these two compounds became a hot topic in the cannabis industry. CBD and THC are phytochemicals present in the cannabis plant and they are compounds unique to this plant. There is also a wide range of other similar phytochemicals in the cannabis plant and they are together known as cannabinoids.
Both THC and CBD are two prevalent cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant and they can offer a lot of similar health benefits. However, these compounds vary in terms of how they interact with your body.
Both CBD and THC products are available in the market, so you have to know them to find out which is the right choice for you. The following are some of the important things you have to know about these phytochemicals:
THC
THC is used for treating chronic pain, sleep disorders, nausea, muscle spasms, etc. It can be a potential treatment for conditions like anorexia. THC is being considered as a treatment option for several mental and physical health conditions.
But despite the health-promoting properties carried by THC, this compound is illegal in many states because of the adverse health effects resulting from it. Continuous use of THC can lead to addiction and taking high concentrations of this compound can create euphoria, anxiety, changes in the perception of time and place, mood swings, etc. Hence, THC can cause a large number of adverse effects in humans in spite of the health-promoting properties it carries. So you should be careful when using this compound to treat your illness.
CBD
CBD can have a lot of impacts on the human body like THC, but no severe adverse effects are reported in association with this compound. It does not result in addiction, euphoria, and other negative effects resulting from THC. But it can offer an endless range of health benefits. Some of the popular health benefits of CBD include its effectiveness and efficacy in treating pain, nausea, inflammation, seizures, high blood pressure, sleep disorders, anxiety, stress, and many other mental and physical health conditions. Hence, it can be a safe alternative to THC.
However, when CBD and THC are used together, they can offer better health benefits. CBD can minimize the negative effects resulting from THC, whereas, THC can enhance the effectiveness of CBD. Hence, trace amounts of THC in your CBD products can be beneficial for you. But it is better to avoid the consumption of higher concentrations of THC to prevent various unwanted effects.