While Delta 9 THC is psychoactive, CBD is non-psychoactive and non-intoxicating. As a result, people often think that CBD and THC are used for entirely different purposes. But did you know that combining CBD and THC can offer a unique set of benefits that make both cannabinoids more desirable?
CBD blocks the same receptors that THC activates to produce a “high,” which means CBD can mediate or lessen the intensity of THC’s effects. And when you combine CBD and THC, you can double up on therapeutic effects, harnessing the unique wellness properties that both of these compounds offer.
Read on to learn more about how to combine CBD and THC, and to find out more about how they work together to enhance your health.
CBD and THC are both cannabinoids: compounds synthesized by the hemp plant in reaction to heat and light under natural growing conditions. However, they work in different ways, which is why they produce different effects.
THC works by stimulating CB1 receptors, which are located in the brain, and control processes such as thought, sleep, appetite, mood, and perception. This is why THC produces a psychoactive “high” that recreational users seek from Delta 8 and Delta 9 products.
CBD, on the other hand, works the inverse effect on these CB1 receptors. It forms a much weaker bond with CB1, which allows it to produce benefits for mood, sleep, stress, and other aspects of our mental health, without becoming intoxicating.
When Delta 9 and CBD are combined, these different actions produce unique effects. CBD essentially blocks Delta 9 from binding with CB1 receptors as powerfully as it normally does, and as a result, sizable amounts of CBD will lessen the psychoactive effect of THC. This is typically an advantage for consumers who want to reap THC’s therapeutic properties without becoming too high, or to enjoy its psychoactive effects without feeling too intensely overwhelmed. If that’s the case, you may want to consider adding an ingestible CBD product to your THC routine.
CBD can also be useful when you’ve consumed too much Delta 8 or Delta 9, since it can alleviate THC’s stimulation of the CB1 receptors that cause the “high” associated with THC compounds. If you find that the psychoactive effects of your selected product become too powerful, try incorporating a CBD product to lessen the intensity--whether that’s an oil, edible, or another bestselling Proleve CBD option.
Some customers also prefer combining CBD and THC in order to reap more therapeutic benefits. Like all cannabinoids found in hemp, CBD and THC’s’ therapeutic properties become more pronounced when they’re working together. This is because hemp compounds synergize in the body, enhancing and multiplying one another’s effects. This is why some customers prefer to use full-spectrum CBD products that contain 0.3% THC--even though this is a non-psychoactive amount, some research suggests that this trace quantity of THC can amplify the benefits of CBD.
If you’re looking to fully embrace the best of both worlds, you can try combining a CBD product from Proleve from one of the Delta 8 or Delta 9 products we offer in partnership with Barney’s Botanicals.
Some customers, for instance, like using a 1:1 ratio of CBD:THC products. That would involve consuming the same amount of CBD and THC at the same time, which allows you to experience the benefits of both, without as intense of a “high.” Instead, you’d experience a mildly psychoactive, pleasant, mood-boosting experience, along with therapeutic properties for discomfort, inflammation, stress, and other common concerns.
If you want less psychoactive effects, try using a higher CBD:THC ratio. Or if you want a more psychoactive experience, try using a higher amount of THC than CBD.
Here at Proleve, we offer plenty of options for combining Delta 9 and CBD. Our Delta 9 product offerings include:
You can combine these with any of our great-tasting CBD ingestibles, such as:
