THC vs CBD
THC and CBD are the most researched and well-understood active compounds in cannabis. THC stands for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. It’s responsible for many of the feelings people experience when they’ve consumed cannabis.
THC binds to the CB1 receptors in your endocannabinoid system which is what gives you those intoxicating effects. However, CBD doesn’t bind well to your CB1 or CB2 receptors, which is why it doesn’t cause the same reaction. Just because THC and CBD react differently in your body doesn’t mean they’re totally independent from each other. In fact, if you consume a cannabis strain with both THC and CBD in it, the CBD can actually act as a buffer against some of the effects of THC. These products or strains fall into two different categories: balanced or 1:1, and CBD-dominant.