What Is CBD (Cannabidiol)?
There’s been a lot of talk about CBD (or Cannabidiol) and its potential benefits, but with the rise in popularity many people are now left wondering, what exactly is this stuff?
Well, it’s a cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are special chemical compounds, most notably found in plants of the cannabis genus.
Cannabis is an amazing plant that actually has over 400 different chemical compounds, with usually more than 60 of these compounds considered cannabinoids. One of these cannabinoids, THC, is well known for its mind altering effects and its ability to get users high.
Well, How Does CBD Work?
CBD works by interacting with special receptors found throughout our bodies called “cannabinoid receptors”. These receptors are part of the “Endo-Cannabinoid System”. This system pretty much exists because our bodies are naturally making their own cannabinoids. In fact, most ( if not all ) animals have this system as well!
Cannabis plants have the highest concentration of Cannabinoids, including CBD, compared to any other plants. When this CBD enters our body, the cannabinoid receptors within our bodies begin to absorb it. It then uses this compound and distributes it throughout our body. Why is that a good thing, you ask......
Well, Studies show CBD to have several different medicinal properties, some include being a neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-emetic. Cannabidiol is proving to be useful for a variety of physical ailments, from diabetes and cancer to acne and nausea. However, it’s also beginning to show some serious potential too for psychological disorders such as Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression. This amazing compound is even showing promise in children that suffer with seizures!
How Is CBD Different From THC?
Even though both of these are considered to be cannabinoids, that does not mean they are both the same thing. These two actually affect the body in their own unique ways. CBD and THC are the two main compounds found in cannabis plants and both compounds have important health benefits. THC, for example, is often useful for providing pain relief and a variety of other benefits.
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