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Here at Kingdom Harvest, we\u2019ve spoken at length about CBD<\/a> \u2013 after all, it\u2019s the basis of our entire business.\u00a0 But, in reality, it\u2019s important to shed a light on every compound in the hemp plant, because each one works together to produce the effects for which the hemp plant is known.\u00a0 CBD is an incredibly useful chemical compound in cannabis that we know from various studies could be helpful to those trying to improve their wellbeing.\u00a0 But that doesn\u2019t mean that other compounds aren\u2019t also capable of offering effects that can potentially be therapeutic.<\/p>\n This piece will attempt to compare cannabidiol (CBD) to another cannabinoid that\u2019s found in cannabis: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, aka delta 9 THC, or \u201cTHC\u201d for short)<\/a>.\u00a0 Now, chances are that the first thing that comes to mind when you read \u201cdelta 9 THC\u201d is its psychoactive properties that get you high.\u00a0 And maybe you think that those psychoactive properties are all that delta 9 has to offer.\u00a0 As you will see though, this cannabinoid might be just as useful as CBD due to its properties which have been explored extensively by medical researchers in recent years.<\/p>\n Now, we\u2019re going to be discussing at length the differences between CBD and delta 9 THC, but first, we want to get into their similarities.\u00a0 How come?\u00a0 Well, because it\u2019s the similarities that help demonstrate why delta 9 THC is possibly just as worthwhile as CBD.\u00a0 Not to mention, it helps us better understand what delta 9 is and how it works.<\/p>\n To start, most of you know that both CBD and delta 9 THC are compounds that\u2019re only found in cannabis.\u00a0 Both hemp and marijuana contain these two compounds, although each plant has its own composition of these compounds.\u00a0 Marijuana has a high amount of delta 9, with some strains having upwards of 25 percent of it.\u00a0 Meanwhile, in hemp, only about 0.3 percent delta 9 THC naturally occurs.<\/p>\n Yes, CBD and delta 9 THC are both cannabinoids<\/a>.\u00a0 This means that they both belong to a unique class of compounds found in the cannabis plant.\u00a0 Essentially, cannabinoids are unlike any other plant compounds that exist in nature, since they\u2019re the only class of compounds that directly supports the body\u2019s endocannabinoid system (ECS)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking of the endocannabinoid system, this is a complex network of cannabinoid receptors that are strategically located throughout the body.\u00a0 Every bodily system, such as the digestive system, the cognitive system, the immune system and even the musculoskeletal system has its own unique cannabinoid receptors.\u00a0 When the body receives cannabinoids, they are sent to these receptors where they are most needed, to produce regulatory actions that allow our bodily systems to operate in the way that they should in order to be most conducive to our overall health.<\/p>\n Each cannabinoid receptor is responsible for regulating a specific bodily process, whether it be mood, immune function, pain, or something else carried out by the body.\u00a0 Both CBD and delta 9 THC bind with cannabinoid receptors to produce these beneficial regulatory effects.<\/p>\n Most of you reading this article have been with us for a while and have therefore read about CBD\u2019s unique properties on our website, and likely experienced them for yourself.\u00a0 Well, there is a big misconception that CBD is the only cannabinoid capable of offering such useful properties.\u00a0 That\u2019s simply not the case, as all cannabinoids support the endocannabinoid system in a way that can improve the function of our bodily systems.\u00a0 Delta 9 THC has also been widely studied for its effects<\/a> that can be helpful to our wellbeing.<\/p>\n CBD and delta 9 THC have many of the same properties in common, at least in the general sense.\u00a0 They both seem to play a role in mood regulation, sleep regulation, pain management, digestive function and more.\u00a0 It\u2019s the specifics, in terms of the actual binding process to their respective cannabinoid receptors, as well as the more particular actions that they produce, that makes them differ.<\/p>\n These unique forms include:<\/p>\n Each form absorbs into the body in the same manner.<\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve established the similarities between these two cannabinoids, let\u2019s take a look into their differences, which of course, can affect your experience and even the one to take on a regular basis.<\/p>\n Much of the controversy over cannabis in general comes from the psychoactive effects of delta 9 THC, which many mistakenly believe implies that cannabis as a whole is psychoactive.\u00a0 Surprisingly, delta 9 is not the only psychoactive cannabinoid that occurs in cannabis, as there are over 100 that can be found in the plant.\u00a0 However, it\u2019s the most psychoactive, meaning that it will get you the \u2018most high\u2019.\u00a0 Meanwhile, CBD isn\u2019t psychoactive in any type of way.\u00a0 You can take high doses of CBD and not feel mind-altering effects.\u00a0 The most that you might experience is some sleepiness, which, depending on what you\u2019re taking it for could work out in your favor.\u00a0<\/p>\nWhat Do CBD and Delta 9 THC Share in Common?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Similarity #1: Both Occur in Cannabis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Similarity #2: Each Are Cannabinoids<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Similarity #3: They Contain Useful Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Similarity #4: Share Many Identical Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Similarity #5: Can Both Be Taken in Various Forms<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Differences Between Delta 9 THC and CBD<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Difference #1: One is Psychoactive<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Difference #2: One is Technically Federally Illegal<\/strong><\/h3>\n