THC vS CBD

Furthermore, while both compounds interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and can influence each other’s activity within this system when taken together (i.e., the entourage effect), CBD has been shown to counteract some of the negative effects of THC such as anxiety and paranoia. This makes it attractive for those who are looking to enjoy the medicinal benefits of cannabis without experiencing any kind of intoxication from their use of it. In terms of therapeutic applications this distinction between THC and CBD is important since one compound can potentially help mitigate against any potential side effects caused by taking too much of another one; making them synergistic when used together but more importantly safer when consuming either by itself.

To summarize: THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid responsible for producing a “high” effect on users while CBD has no intoxicating properties and instead provides therapeutic benefits without any noticeable mental stimulation or impairment; such as reducing inflammation, relieving stress and providing neuroprotection among others.. Moreover, due to its lack of strong binding affinity with CB1 receptors CBD has been shown to counterbalance some potential side effects caused by excessive amounts of THC while still being able to provide its own unique set of medicinal advantages when consumed alone or alongside other cannabinoids via what is known as The Entourage Effect – where all components work better together than they do apart