An excerpt from CBD – Just the Facts
Where does it come from?
Cannabis is a classification of plants with various species. Hemp and Marijuana are both species of plant within the Cannabis family. Marijuana contains high amounts of THC while hemp has a low amount of THC. CBD can be derived from both the industrial hemp plant and the marijuana plant. The major difference between industrial hemp and medical marijuana is that industrial hemp is exclusively made from Cannabis sativa that was specifically bred to produce the lowest concentrations of THC possible. CBD oil is derived from the flowers of the hemp plant. The seeds of the hemp plant don’t contain CBD but it can be processed for hemp seed oil used for culinary and skin care applications.
The cannabis plant, like all plants, contains a diversity of chemicals,such as cannabinoids which are naturally occurring compoundsfound in the cannabis plant.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most prevalent cannabinoids foundin the cannabis plant, however the plant contains more than 500components, of which 104 cannabinoids have presently beenidentified.
Cannabinoids are one class of diverse chemical compounds, someof the most well known being CBD (Cannabidiol) andtetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
• CBD (cannabidiol) – one of the phytocannabinoid molecules ofhemp, a non-psychotropic compound – believed to be responsiblefor many medicinal effects
• THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) – the psychoactive compound
Emerging Research
The body of research continues to grow on cannabis and its potential uses. Despite some drawbacks with sources, regulations and possible contaminations, there are promising findings emerging using cannabis as an alternative and adjunct therapies.
Possible areas of uses and future uses include:
Pain & Inflammation
Mental Health
Gastrointestinal Complaints
Cancer
Different products are being evaluated as to how they best address these and other issues. Some of these issues may see benefits with a combination of CBD & THC, others may see a benefit from a CBD only product. The root cause will really play an important role in choosing the best product
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What is CBD?
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This article is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be used in place of medical advice. Please consult a health care professional before starting any new regiment.
