Before You Get Cannabis Delivered, Understand the Cannabinoid Profile

We fineNow that you can get cannabis delivered to your door at the click of a button, a world of opportunity awaits for cannabis-lovers who are keen to explore. Learning to hack cannabinoid ratios could be the key to your most mind-blowing experience yet.

Technology has given us the power to isolate THC and CBD, but their effects may be much more potent when they work together as nature intended. And, while these two have always stolen the spotlight, science is now revealing the value of some lesser-known cannabis compounds.

Learn to shop by cannabinoid ratio for ultimate effect and to take advantage of the rarer cannabinoids if you know which strains to look for.

Get to Know the Cannabinoids Before You Get Cannabis Delivered

Cannabinoids are a group of closely related chemical compounds researchers have found in the cannabis plant, as well as natural versions within the human body. They are known as phytocannabinoids in plants and endocannabinoids when produced within the body. Both can interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system.

Focusing on plant cannabinoids, THC and CBD are the most well-known and researched, but more than 100 different types have been identified in cannabis so far.

We know THC is the most abundant cannabinoid and is responsible for the main psychoactive effect of cannabis. It’s the one that gets you high. But, it can have many other effects too; for example, there is evidence that microdosing THC leads to stress relief.

CBD is the second most prevalent and may also have effects like calming, but it does not make you feel stoned. Evidence has linked it to many medicinal effects including combatting seizures, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain. Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate CBD into your lifestyle.

The Entourage Effect and How it Affects Your High

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The entourage effect is the theory that different compounds in cannabis work together to enhance the overall effect. Taking these compounds together produces a better result than taking any of them alone.

This would mean that taking pure THC or CBD (such as in a distillate or isolate) is not always as potent as if you take a full-spectrum product (such as Care By Design’s 40:1 CBD sublingual drops). 

For now, the entourage effect is a theory that is supported by many studies, but not all. More research is needed to know for sure how it works. With a bit more exploration, we'll know to what extent it impacts the experience and benefits.

How Do THC and CBD Work Together?

Modern technology has allowed us to isolate CBD and THC from cannabis plants and create pure forms. However, these two cannabinoids actually work together. When we use them in a combined way, they can be more effective.

One example of this match made in heaven is how CBD can combat the unwanted effects of THC. Some people experience anxiety, excessive hunger, or sluggishness and sedation after taking THC. Studies suggest that CBD may reduce these side effects, making the high more enjoyable.

What About Other Cannabinoids?

As research advances, we are learning more about the properties of cannabinoids that are naturally present in much smaller quantities than THC and CBD.

A few that may prove to be significant include:

• Cannabigerol (CBG), which studies have linked to many possible medicinal benefits such as treating glaucoma, fighting cancer, killing resistant bacteria and protecting neurons from degeneration
• Cannabinol (CBN), which is produced naturally as THC breaks down over time; it may offer sedative effects good for combating insomnia
• Cannabichromene (CBC), which was shown by one study to block pain receptors in a similar way to opioids but without the danger of addiction; it is also showing promise as a potential future treatment for depression
• Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), which early research indicates could be an appetite suppressant and may also help manage diabetes, panic attacks, and Alzheimer’s disease 

Get Cannabis Delivered with the Right Ratios

Usually, we find minor cannabinoids in minuscule amounts in most cannabis plants. That means in any given flower you choose, you’ll get THC and CBD, and trace amounts of the others. Still, these minor cannabinoids make the experience an interesting one, and are still worth looking out for.

But, if you really want to dive into the minor cannabinoids try edibles and extracts. You can take advantage of the restorative effects of CBG combined in a balanced ratio with THC in these WYLD Pear Gummies, which are designed to get the best out of both cannabinoids.

Some cannabinoid ratios allow you to skip the high in favor of the recovery-boosting effects, such as in the Level Hangover Tablets. They take advantage of the headache- and nausea-fighting effects of THCA, CBD, and CBG. Try to keep THC at a minimum for hangover recovery.

Now that you know about the wonderful world of phytocannabinoids, don’t forget to check out the cannabinoid ratio. The next time you get cannabis delivered, it might just be your most potent high yet.