
wHAT is CBD?
What is CBD?
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CBD stands for cannabidiol - one of over 100 naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant
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Cannabinoid- a type of molecule found in the cannabis plant, reacts with the endocannabinoid system in your body
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Has zero psychoactive effects - meaning you cannot get high from using CBD
Is CBD legal?
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Yes hemp/cbd is federally legal. It was made legal in 2018 when the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (now the "2018 Farm Bill") was signed.
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Made hemp/hemp derived products containing less than 0.3% THC (such as CBD) legal by removing from the Controlled Substance Act
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**Only applies to hemp derived in the USA**
Hemp vs. Marijuana
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Hemp and marijuana are two varieties of the cannabis plant
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Main difference is the amount of THC and CBD each plant produces:
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Marijuana can contain up to 30% THC
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Hemp contains no more than 0.3% THC
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Hemp is non-psychoactive while marijuana is psychoactive
Types of CBD
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The main difference between the different types of CBD is how it is extracted from the plant and what other parts of the plant is also extracted
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The different types of CBD allows for a wide variety of products and allows for each product to be better customized to every individual
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Full Spectrum CBD
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CBD extracted from the Cannabis Sativa L. plant with ALL compounds from the plant (including THC- 0.3% or less, terpenes, essential oils and other cannabinoids)
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Contains less than the legal limit of THC (0.3% or less)
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Broad Spectrum CBD
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CBD that has been extracted from the Cannabis Sativa L. plant with all compounds from the plant except THC (terpenes, essential oils, other cannabinoids)
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Contains no THC
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Isolate based CBD
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The purest form of CBD
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CBD that is isolated from other parts of the Cannabis Sativa L. plant - contains no other cannabinoids, terpenes, or essential oils
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Contains no THC
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Typical Uses of CBD
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There are many benefits of CBD due to the fact that every individual has an endocannibinoid system
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The endocannabinoid system in most basic terms controls how we move, feel, and react
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Research has shown our endocannabinoid system functions better from the presence of cannabinoids like CBD and THC which allows our body to perform better and promote general wellness
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Due to this property of CBD some of the benefits of taking CBD can include:
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Pain relief
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Relief from chronic illnesses
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General wellness benefits
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Relief for anxiety/depression
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Symptom relief for cancer patients
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Help with sleeplessness
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And many more!
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Benefits of other cannabinoids
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There is more than just one cannabinoid in the Cannabis Sativa L. plant that can provide benefits to an individual that experiences inflammation, pain, anxiousness, etc.
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In addition to the cannabinoids themselves, another part of the of the plant called terpenes have been shown to provide anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other beneficial properties that are often used in making CBD and other related products