CBD and THC. What Is The Difference?
CBD and THC are the 2 most prevalent compounds found in the Cannabis plant.
Abbreviations explained
It is still to be determined exactly how many different compounds there are within the Cannabis plant, (collectively they are referred to as Cannabinoids) but at latest count, there could be approx 150 of them.
The Basics:
CBD (cannabidiol) is the second most active compound in the cannabis plant.
Cannabidiol has NO psychoactive properties.
CBD has gained world wide attention recently for its numerous health benefits.
Medicine
Some commonly sighted uses/benefits of CBD are:
- anti-anxiety
- anti-convulsant (inhibits involuntary muscle contractions/seizures)
- anti-psychotic
- anti-tumoral
- anti-inflammatory
- pain killer
- neuroprotection (protection from further neurological/nerve damage.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis.
Some commonly sighted uses/benefits of THC are:
- euphoria & relaxation (sense of well being & stress relief)
- sleep aid
- appetite stimulant
- pain killer
- muscle relaxent
- relief of nausea & vomiting
Molecular structure
Since both Hemp & Marijuana can contain both CBD & THC, here are some comparisons:
- To be classified as Hemp, a Cannabis plant must have a THC content of 0.3% or less
- Marijuana is known to have THC levels as high as 25%
- Hemp has CBD levels that average 3.5% but has been reported to go as high as 20%
- Marijuana also has CBD levels that can be as high as 20%
*Due to the many varieties, strains and growing conditions of the Cannabis plant, THC & CBD levels can vary substantially.
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