What are THC and CBD, and how do they help?
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two main cannabinoids that naturally found in the Cannabis sativa plant, popularly known as cannabis. These compounds interact with cannabinoid receptors located in the human brain and body, but they have a lot of differences in their effects. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, which implies that it does not get its users high. Because of this, CBD is seen more frequently than THC in most dietary and natural supplements. In this article, we shall be examining what THC and CBD are and how they do help.
What is THC?
THC is an acronym for the compound tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the main psychoactive compound derived from cannabis plants. THC is the main agent that is responsible for producing the high feeling associated with the use of recreational cannabis.
THC acts by mimicking the natural chemical anandamide, which is produced in the brain) in structure, changing the function in communication. Thus, rather the normal brain communication through neurons, the THC compounds then get attached to the neurons and alters the process.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) contributed that THC affects things such as memory, movement, thinking, concentration, pleasure, coordination, as well as time and sensory perception. Because of these reasons, engaging in activities such as driving as well as operating heavy machinery while under the influence of the drug may be harmful.
The Natural Benefits of THC
Research studies have shown that THC may have the potential to help with the following diseases:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic pain
- Inflammation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Digestive health
- HIV/AIDS
- Side effects of chemotherapy
- Spinal injury (lessen tremors)
What is CBD?
CBD is an acronym for cannabidiol, a chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant. It is thought that CBD affects the endocannabinoid system (cell-signaling system), which helps in regulating vital functions such as immune response, sleep as well as pain. This describes the potentially wide range of CBD application.
CBD is one of the two most abundant compounds of the cannabis plant, the other being THC. Hemp, referred to as cannabis plant can be grown legally containing less than 0.3% THC. On the other hand, marijuana contains more THC. Note that THC has more psychoactive effects and is considered as an illegal substance.
CBD exists both in agricultural hemp and as medical cannabis. Although cannabinoids are naturally found within various plants, cannabis is known as the only plant that contains CBD. CBD and THC have the same chemical formula with the atoms in a different arrangement.
The Medical Benefits of CBD
Research studies have shown that CBD may be beneficial in helping with the following diseases:
- Epilepsy
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Depression
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s
- Broken bones
- Dyskinesia
- Anxiety
- Nausea
- ADHD
- Mad Cow Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Bacterial infection
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Schizophrenia
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Substance Abuse/Withdrawal
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