CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is one of the more than 400 chemical entities found in cannabis plants. CBD can be found in both marijuana and industrial HEMP. CBD is a close chemical compound to tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. In fact, THC and CBD have the exact same chemical makeup with the only difference being the arrangement of a single atom. Unlike THC, CBD does not have psychoactive properties, meaning it cannot get you “high”, no matter how much CBD is taken by an individual.
CBD has become popular over the years as a health and wellness product and studies only continue to grow each year while more and more benefits are discovered with this amazing plant.
CANNABIDIOL
Cannabidiol (CBD) is, by far, one of the most studied compounds of the 100-plus known cannabinoids found in Cannabis sativa. The president of the United States Of America signed a bill in 2018, federally legalizing the growth, production, and sale of CBD extracts. FDA announced it is researching pathways for allowing interstate sales of CBD-infused food and beverage products. Extensive research has shown that CBD products has helped children living with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut, two severe forms of epilepsy.
CBD has quality benefits concerning the human body; emerging studies seem to support the idea that CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) – a biological network composed of cannabinoid receptors – to help the body maintain overall health and wellness.
WHERE DOES CBD COME FROM?
CBD can be derived from hemp or from non-hemp plants. Hemp is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with no more than 0.3% of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Today you can find CBD almost anywhere from Whole Foods to the local gas station. In 2018 the Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and commercialization of hemp-derived products and its use, and, in turn, its production has skyrocketed. It is being sold in drinks, baked goods, gummies, bath bombs, pet products and cloths. Hemp has been used for centuries and can be used to make various commercial and industrial products, including rope, textiles, clothing, shoes, food, paper, bioplastics, insulation, and biofuel. Hemp happens to be one of the most regenerative plants on the planet.
Unlike cotton, hemp plants can be grown abundantly without much water or fertilizer. It’s naturally resistant to pests, so it doesn’t require pesticides or insecticides. And it captures carbon from the air and puts it into the ground through its root system.