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What is CBD?
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CBD is short for Cannabidiol. CBD is one of over 100 naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. This compound-rich plant’s medicinal history dates back thousands of years. There are many therapeutic properties in CBD that are being tested by scientists and doctors around the world. Many individuals are seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals that contain addictive attributes with harsh side effects. CBD taps into our natural biological makeup, allowing it to repair itself.
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How is CBD different from THC?
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Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the lesser-known child of the cannabis Sativa plant and is the second most active ingredient in cannabis. Its more famous sibling is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that catapults users’ “high”. While CBD is a fundamental element of marijuana, it does not cause the psychoactive high that many people associate with THC. This allows you to reap the health benefits from the plant without the high.
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Is CBD legal?
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Hemp-Derived CBD products are legal on a federal level as long as they have less than 0.3 percent THC on a dry-weight basis. If the CBD comes from a hemp plant with less than 0.3 percent THC, you can purchase it under federal law. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production and sale of hemp and its extracts. Anything with more THC than 0.3 percent is classified as marijuana and considered a Schedule 1 drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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What are the benefits of CBD use?
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CBD’s antipsychotic, antiemetic, neuroprotective, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory characteristics help reduce inflammation and pain. CBD can also assist in reducing stress and decreasing the physiological effects of anxiety, such as an increased heart rate. If you’re having trouble with getting a good night’s sleep and ridding yourself of insomnia CBD can help with that as well. There have been findings that CBD may be an efficient and safe way to treat acne, thanks in part to its remarkable anti-inflammatory qualities and ability to reduce sebum production. CBD may also help reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, which are among the most common chemotherapy-related side effects for those with cancer. The benefits are seemingly endless!
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