11/22/2025
Most illness's are related to the body being out of balance, either by deficiency's, irregular nerve activity, or forms of inflammation. The cannabis plant is intended to be taken in a form that includes most or all of the cannabinoids. Throughout mankind's history we have used the whole plant in tinctures, anointing oils, and topicals.
To bring balance to the body, you have to provide the body with a balanced product. When I formulate tinctures, I pick complementary cannabinoids and terpenes for an intended problem like pain/inflammation, sleep, or anxiety. Just taking thc gummies does not let you get the benefit of the entourage effect. This is a synergistic action where the combined effect is greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Pharmaceutical companies look at individual components of the cannabis plant rather than whole plant compounds. This is because they can make drugs from an individual compound but not multi-cannabinoid drugs. There are too many possible drug interactions for a multi-cannnabinoid product to pass through clinical trials. Yes, delta9 thc can be a good start to help with a wide variety of problems, except for anxiety, but if you're chasing the high, you're missing out on the healing power of the plant.
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When people talk about THC, they usually focus on the feeling, but the real story is what happens at the CB1 receptors. These are little protein sites scattered across the brain that help regulate mood, memory, sleep, and sensory flow. THC fits these receptors like a key, but it fits a little too well. It grabs hold in a way that can overwhelm the system after a trauma or illness when the brain is already trying to regain its footing.
CBD steps into that picture with a much calmer attitude. It does not grab CB1 the way THC does. Instead, it settles near the receptor and changes the tone of the conversation. Think of THC knocking on the door with urgency, while CBD stands nearby, reminding the receptor not to overreact. That gentle influence helps maintain steady signaling, which is critical during healing.
After a trauma or a long illness, the brain often loses endocannabinoid activity. The Master Regulator is drained, the body’s own cannabinoids, like anandamide, are running low, and the receptors that THC interacts with are not as stable. THC can hit too hard in that state and create anxiety or sensory pressure. CBD supports those same CB1 receptors by modulating how THC binds and by helping endocannabinoids move through the system with more control. That balancing act gives the brain a safer way to rebuild.
CBD also helps with receptor repair. When you go through a major stressor, the system is trying to repopulate CB1 sites that got blunted by illness or overuse. CBD supports that recovery by easing inflammatory pressure and helping anandamide stay active longer. That helps rebuild the tone that keeps THC from feeling rough or chaotic.
So when you combine THC with CBD after any trauma, you are not just taking two cannabinoids; you are giving the CB1 receptors a chance to stabilize, breathe, and recover. The brain works better when THC does not dominate the entire signal. CBD creates clarity by steadying the receptor, improving the endocannabinoid environment, and helping the person ease back into balance.
-Mike Robinson, The Researcher OG