$INSY What is Cannabidiol ?
The plant genus Cannabis contains two unique plant species — hemp, a tall cane-like plant resembling bamboo that originated in Central Asia and is now cultivated worldwide; and marijuana, hemp’s shorter, leafier, cousin.
Cannabis naturally produces more than 80 chemical compounds, called cannabinoids. The two most common, and therefore most studied, are tetrahydrocannabinol (referred to as THC) and cannabidoil (or the simpler term, CBD.) THC is the compound responsible for psychoactive effects. CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t cause a “high.” In very general terms, cannabis plants with high THC content are considered marijuana; while plants with less than 1% THC are considered hemp.
CBD is what we’ll be discussing here today. There’s no standard amount in hemp or marijuana, so they may have high or low amounts. CBD is fully legal in the United States as long as it comes from imported industrial hemp seeds and stalks. Industrial hemp is typically grown for its fibers, seeds and other parts, which are used to make thousands of products. When hemp oil is extracted from these plants, they can have a surprising amount of CBD.
Many stores now carry products that contain CBD oil. But, these are considered food or supplements. They’re intended to support overall health and wellness.
CBD has been studied all over the world by renowned scientists and universities. These pre-clinical studies are suggesting CBD’s potential for reducing a number of different symptoms such as anxiety, nausea and inflammation, among others. These studies are still underway and the FDA does not allow claims to be made about the effectiveness of CBD for any particular health concern.
Based on anecdotes, a common response to CBD is an overall feeling of calmness and relaxation. Although plenty of other narratives can be seen in the news, and some states have already legalized the use of domestically grown CBD oil to reduce seizures or other ailments — more clinical studies are needed to influence a change in federal laws.
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