Why THC is More Medicinal Than CBD
Getting the facts straight on medical cannabis
Ten years ago, seldom was it the case that you saw any cannabis-related product in ordinary stores. Today, the shelves are stocked with CBD.
The story that CBD enthusiasts tell is quite compelling. CBD (Cannabidiol) is touted to be the “medicinal” chemical produced by cannabis. The hype behind it is essentially that CBD can treat a myriad of conditions without the psychoactive effects of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). Many patients who are seeking medical cannabis find these claims compelling, as getting high simply is not for everyone.
The question remains: can CBD really help with things like anxiety, pain, depression, seizures, and cancer? The way CBD is advertised and spoken about makes it sound like a miracle cure-all.
Yet, the short answer is mostly not.
At the moment, the existing research on CBD shows that it is quite effective for treating seizures. This is great, as — unlike many standard seizure medications — CBD has little to no negative side-effects for most people. For all of the other prepared benefits of CBD, however (including pain, anxiety, cancer, and drug addiction) the data does not show that CBD is effective. Any data that does show its efficacy is animal research that utilizes dosages…
