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Cannabidiol or CBD can be a confusing topic if you're new to the cannabis industry and want to learn about cannabinoids. In this guide, we explain:
- What is CBD?
- What does CBD do?
- What feelings can CBD trigger?
- What are the benefits of CBD?
- Is CBD a medicine?
- Is CBD legal?
What is CBD?
CBD is a cannabinoid found in cannabis, but unlike its cousin Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) it is not intoxicating. However, it is the second most abundant of the hundreds of cannabinoids found in marijuana and hemp plants, after THC.
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What does CBD do?
Cannabinoids act on the body via the endocannabinoid system and bind to its receptors to elicit a variety of responses. While it is believed that the psychoactive properties of THC are thought to stem from its strong binding to both CB1 and CB2 receptors, experts are unsure how CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system! It is generally believed that CBD binds weakly to the CB1 and CB2 receptors, which is why it does not trigger the same response as THC.
While there are a variety of claims about the effects of CBD, more research is needed to fully understand the effect of CBD oil in the human body. CBD may be able to help in the treatment of certain epilepsy syndromes including the Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastuat syndrome may be effective. CBD entered the pharmaceutical market as an ingredient in Epidiolex, the first approved drug containing CBD to treat the above conditions.
What feelings can CBD trigger?
As with THC, the effect of CBD depends on the person. Although there are some studies that may indicate what CBD can do, we are still not able to conduct research that meets scientific standards. What we do know is that when combined with THC and other cannabinoids in marijuana, it may contribute to the entourage effect - a theory that all cannabinoids, not just THC or CBD, work together in the body to produce the effects that marijuana users experience.
What are the benefits of CBD?
One of the commonly accepted benefits of CBD is that it is one of the many cannabinoids that contribute to the entourage effect contribute to the entourage effect. Aside from these benefits, the evidence is purely anecdotal when it comes to whether CBD can treat chronic pain treat chronic pain, relieve inflammation or alleviate anxiety or not. While certain animal studies are promising, more evidence is needed before CBD benefits can be attributed.
Is CBD a medicine? Is CBD legal?
CBD products, such as CBD oil, are readily available in the EU, but that doesn't always mean they are legally available in all regions. Some countries ban all forms of CBD, while others have strict guidelines for CBD products CBD. You should always check your country's laws before buying CBD.
Conversely, CBD contained in marijuana products may be considered a medicine in certain countries and is legal.
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Disclaimer
It is important that you are aware that we make no medical claims. The content of this site is for informational and educational purposes only. The information we provide comes from various research papers, scientific articles and research we have compiled from external sources. Please note that legislation varies from country to country. For this reason, we recommend that you always inform yourself about the local laws in your home country.
