CBD is the yang to THC’s yin; it halts anxiety and elevates your level of chill without intoxication.
Combine THC and CBD to fully employ the entourage effect; THC and CBD work hand-in-hand to amplify each others’ effects.
Some very good medical and scientific research has been conducted for the following conditions.
The 2015 study from Israel essentially documented the synergistic effects of whole plant cannabinoid profiles; as noted above, this is the entourage effect. The difference here, however, is that this most recent study dove into what extent whole-plant CBD can be more therapeutic than single-molecule CBD extract.
Although both hemp and marijuana are cannabis, hemp produces less than 0.3% THC, while marijuana produces more than 0.3% THC and is considered a “drug-type” product.
The age-old question: What’s better, CBD derived from industrial hemp or CBD derived from whole-plant marijuana? The answer is whole plant marijuana, but perhaps not for the reasons you’d assume.
Also, CBD derived from industrial hemp lacks the the incredibly diverse profile of different cannabinoids and terpenes found in whole-plant marijuana. CBD derived from hemp boasts a greatly weaker entourage effect.
Harlequin: This cultivar was bred by crossing classic landraces from Nepal, Switzerland, and Thailand. Its consistent 5:2 CBD to THC ratio ranks it among the CBD-rich staple cultivars. It smells of a fresh pine forest dotted with hints of cherry. Harlequin helps mute pain and stress without fogging the mind.
Sour Tsunami: One of the first strains bred for its CBD content, Sour Tsunami washes pain away. This cultivar typically sports a 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC, making full use of the “entourage effect” to deliver potent relief without an overwhelming high. This Sativa-dominant Hybrid smells of musky diesel but refreshes the soul like a warm cup of tea.
Dr. Mechoulam’s study wouldn’t remain alone for long. In 1993, a group of scientists researched and studied the effects of CBD on anxiety and found that it has potent anxiolytic, or anti-anxiety, properties as well.
Cannabidiol is as versatile as THC — perhaps even more so. Through science and determination, CBD has worked its way into an entire host of products.
Flower: As expanded above, CBD-rich cultivars can be located all across the globe due to the boom in interest in the late 2000’s. Combusting or vaporizing flower allows users to almost immediately feel the therapeutic effects of CBD. This method also allows for “topping up,” should pain resurface without going overboard.
Isolate: CBD isolate is cannabidiol in its purest form: a fine white powder. This form of CBD is incredibly distinct as it resembles other substances looking suspiciously like confectioner’s sugar. However, this Crystalline form of CBD is versatile and allows users to measure exactly how much CBD they’re consuming.