What IS CBD
CBD is short for Cannabidiol
CBD is a chemical compound found in the Cannabis Sativa plant and is extracted from the flowers and buds. It is often mixed with a carrier oil to increase its bioavailability when consumed. CBD is one of many cannabinoids found in cannabis which include THC, CBC, CBN, CBG and more.
CBD stimulates the body to use more of its own cannabinoids. This can help to regulate brain functions and ease pain and inflammation.
The human body has two cannabinoid receptors, CBD1 and CBD2, most of which are found in the brain. The CBD1 receptors in the brain deal with things like pain, emotions, appetite and mood.
CBD2 receptors are found in the immune system and are responsible for pain and inflammation. When ingested, CBD stimulates the body to use more of its own cannabinoids.
This can help regulate brain and bodily functions, ease pain, and reduce inflammation in areas that CBD1 and CBD2 receptors are found.
CBD is not psychoactive
There are so many misconceptions about CBD. Many people confuse CBD for THC, or believe that because it comes from the same plants as marijuana that it must be psychoactive.
CBD is not a psychoactive substance, which means that it cannot make you high like THC. Generally, Hemp only contains levels of less than 0.3% of THC. And while the marijuana has higher levels of THC, it is only legal to sell CBD oil with levels of THC lower than 0.3%. So when you’re buying CBD, don’t expect to get high.
The psychoactive effects of THC generally only occur when concentrations are higher than 7%, so this level of THC is too low to give you any feeling of being high.
