CBD, a non-psychoactive substance in the cannabis plant, has recently emerged as one of the most popular wellness products.
Only a decade ago, nobody could have predicted that one constituent of the stigmatized and demonized marijuana plant would become so popular. Yet here we are: now they sell CBD oil almost everywhere and add it to almost anything – from creams and lotions to food and beverages to pet snacks.
Ever since CBD was widely publicized as a miracle cure for children’s epilepsy, people started trying its efficacy for other conditions and, as often as not, found the results very satisfying. So, what is exactly CBD and what are its health benefits?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of many natural chemicals that the cannabis plant produces. It was discovered and isolated as early as the 1960s by Israeli scientists, but only recently did this compound make such splashes as to almost eclipse the notoriety of the other cannabis compound – THC. It’s because, in contrast to THC, which produces very noticeable mind-altering effects in users, CBD is almost non-psychoactive. It may make you calmer, but it’s nothing like your regular weed high.
At the same time, CBD is a very biologically active substance. What makes it so powerful is the fact that it acts upon the receptors of the so-called endocannabinoid system (ECS) in our bodies. ECS is an essential part of our regulatory system and, as such, directly influences our health.
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