CBD MINI LESSONS (1) : WHAT IS CBD ? Questions ! Questions !
CBD ?? WHAT IS IT ? ...questions , questions !.......
The world is abuzz with CBD products , supplements , coffee, drinks , sweets , biscuits , gummies , pet chews and beauty treatments ! You may be wondering what all the fuss is about. What exactly is this cure-all medicine called CBD ? Some people associate CBD with marijuana or getting high : this is simply not true !
In this article , and subsequent articles we will attempt to provide education on what is CBD , where it's derived from , what the potential health benefits are , in SIMPLE , EASY TO UNDERSTAND articles.
CBD is short for CANNABIDIOL. ( a chemical compound found in the cannabis sativa plant ) and acts on the endocannabinoid system found in all mammals. It is one of approximately 120 cannabinoids ( chemical neurotransmitters ) found in the HEMP PLANT. Unlike another compound THC ( which makes you high ) , CBD provides numerous health benefits without euphoria or other phsycoactive effects or sedation.
Cannabis Sativa has 2 species of plant . HEMP , and MARIJUANA. CBD is more abundant in he HEMP PLANT. Our CBD products are sourced from organic hemp plants , not from marijuana.
Some of the benefits of CBD are for relief of anxiety , depression , epilepsy , pain and inflammation ( cbd is a very strong anti inflammatory ) , skin problems such as ezcema , acne and psoriasis , burn & woulnd healing and recovery. CBD benefits PEOPLE & PETS equally. Other people use it for weight loss , poor appetite , nausea & vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy , autism , hormonal problems such as PMS & hot flushes associated with menopause , and a host of other ailments.
Enough said ! That must be quite a bit to digest ! In future articles we will look more into this wonderful natural substance lavished on us for our healing and wellness ! Questions such as How does CBD work , the body system it acts on , how to take cbd , different products , other substances extracted from hemp , quality & credibility issues , and who can or should take CBD.
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