Cannabinoids Decoded: The OG Express Breakdown of THC, CBD & Beyond

🔥 Intro: The Plant Has Layers

Cannabis isn’t just about getting high. It’s a complex plant medicine with over 100+ unique cannabinoids, each playing its own role in how you feel, heal, and chill.

At OG Express, we don’t just sell pre-rolls and gummies. We educate. We elevate. We help you understand the what, the why, and the WTF is that? behind cannabinoids like THC, CBD, CBG, and more.

Let’s break it all down — OG style.

🧪 What Are Cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant. They interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in your body — a network of receptors that helps regulate:

• Mood
• Pain
• Sleep
• Appetite
• Inflammation

Each cannabinoid has a different effect based on how it binds (or doesn’t bind) to ECS receptors.

🔝 The Big 5 Cannabinoids (You Need to Know)

1. 🌿 THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol)

• The OG High Maker
• It binds to CB1 receptors in your brain, producing euphoria, relaxation, and in some cases, couch-lock.

OG Express Form:
✅ Hemp-Derived Δ9 Gummies
✅ Vape Carts
✅ Blunt Wraps

2. 🌱 THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid)

• The Raw Form of THC
• Non-psychoactive until it’s heated (decarboxylated)
• Converts to Delta-9 and hits hard when smoked or dabbed

OG Express Form:
✅ THCA Flower
✅ Pre-Rolls
✅ THCA Diamonds

3. 🌿 CBD (Cannabidiol)

• Non-intoxicating
• Helps ease anxiety, pain, inflammation
• Often used for wellness, recovery, and daily balance

OG Express Form:
✅ Full-Spectrum Tinctures
✅ CBD+THC Gummies
✅ Pain Relief Balms

4. 🌾 CBG (Cannabigerol)

• Known as the “mother of all cannabinoids”
• Found in early stages of cannabis growth
• May help with focus, gut health, and inflammation

OG Express Form:
✅ CBG-Infused Vape Pens
✅ CBG + CBD Capsules

5. 🌱 Delta-8 THC

• A milder cousin of Delta-9
• Produces a gentler high, with less anxiety and more clarity
• Legal in many states (but always check yours)

OG Express Form:
✅ Delta-8 Disposable Vapes
✅ Chill Gummies

🧬 How They Work: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

Your ECS includes:

• CB1 receptors (in the brain) – THC binds here to create psychoactive effects
• CB2 receptors (in the body) – CBD & CBG interact more here to reduce inflammation and regulate immune responses

Cannabinoids either bind directly or modulate other compounds to influence the ECS.

📊 Comparison Table

💥 Why You Should Care

Understanding cannabinoids isn’t just for nerds in lab coats — it’s for:

• Everyday smokers looking for the right effect
• First-time users who want relief without anxiety
• Medical users seeking pain, sleep, or inflammation help
• Curious consumers who want transparency

At OG Express, we tell you what’s in every product, how it works, and how to make the best choice for your needs.

🧠 Final Thought

You don’t have to know every cannabinoid.
But if you know the top 5, you’re already ahead of 90% of consumers.

And at OG Express, we’ll keep you educated and elevated — because being informed is part of being OG.

So next time someone asks what’s the difference between THCA and THC?
Send them this blog. Or better yet — let them light up and learn.