What is CBD

There is unlikely a single person who has not heard this easy-to-remember abbreviation. It is especially said about those who track the novelties in medicine, health care, and well-being. They know exactly that the CBD products are among the most-talked-about today. Its effectiveness in treating a wide spectrum of health problems is the true stuff of legend. Yet, many questions concerning this magic effect and multi-function still remain unanswered. They are the ground for challenging CBD as a safe and worthy attention well-being option. Here, we are going to shed the light on some questionable aspects and help you to break the doubts.

So, what is CBD?

Origin matters but do not determine the nature Let’s start from the chemistry lesson. Only it can bring a clear understanding of the remedy’s composition and dispel all the mythical frightening shadows.  In fact, CBD is a short form of the name cannabidiol – active substance of the CBD products. Cannabidiol is a natural chemical compound. It originates from Cannabis plants widely associated with marihuana and its psychotropic effect. Such origin is the ground for the majority of speculations casting the shadow on this remedy. One should take a closer look at this issue.  First, you should know that Cannabidiol is just one of the hundred cannabinoids produced by the cannabis family. Apparently, each element has its unique inherent properties. If using the human dimension of the family one can say that the elements of one plant alike to siblings are not obligatory the identical. One child can follow the worst traits of parents. Another will represent the bland of features. And only rare can become an embodiment of the best family virtues. It is the case of cannabidiol.  It could be called the best child of toxic parents. It inherited unique property to influence human receptors and cooperate with the nervous system without causing any psychotropic effect.

You can ask “how is it possible?”

Cooperation with the nervous system is easy to grasp even if you are not a professional. The thing is that CBD contains so-called endocannabinoids. These elements are identical to those produced by the human body  or endocannabinoid system if talking more presicely.  Their mission is regulating the responses of the nervous system to multiple stressors. One can guess, the health problems and diseases occur when the nervous system fails in coping with its regulative function.  Then production of natural regulators decreases. CBD products are of the highest treating value in this situation. They help to compensate for the lack of endocannabinoids and provide the natural functioning of the human body. The no-psychotropic effect has also a clear explanation. Cannabis plants produce both psychotropic and non-psychotropic elements. They are  better known as CBD and THC. Cannabidiol CBD belongs to the latter non-toxic group. It is also worth mentioning that it is extracted from Cannabis Sativa or industrial hemp plant. This plant is grown for industrial needs under conditions promoting a lower level of psychoactive elements. So, if assuming that CBD products can hypothetically have a trace of toxic “brothers”, one can see that industrial origin and further processing minimize such risk.

What does it look like?

CBD oil is the basic form of cannabidiol. It is further used for producing the other forms of the product: pills, vape, cream, and gummies. There is also CBD isolate deserving special attention. It contains only pure cannabidiol containing no traces of any other compounds. And, thus, it is good for allergic or children.   Therefore, depending on the individual needs and preferences, one can choose the most optimal form of the cure.

What is CBD used for?

We have already mentioned the regulative function of CBD.  It is time to say that it is neuroprotective properties that make it so effective in treating many health problems. Immunes, neurological, mental, and metabolic illnesses or disorders are just a few of them. Relieving all kinds of pain is the most known function of CBD products. It is equally effective for fighting muscle ache, chronic arthritis-related pain, and mitigating symptoms associated with cancer.  Normalizing functioning of the nervous system, this cure contributes to regulating sleep, anxiety. It helps to cope with both situational and prolonged anxiety. And, thus, CBD may be used as a preventive or supportive measure, or as a major treatment for Neuropsychiatric illness and Neurological conditions. There is evidence of its effectiveness in mitigating symptoms caused by fighting addictions, and even treating autism, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, etc.  CBD is good for balancing metabolic functions, digestive processes. It makes it incredibly valuable for curing diabetes, preventing obesity, eliminating skin problems. Naturally affecting the human body, cannabidiol also influences the circulatory system. It promotes normal blood pressure and prevents many cardiovascular dysfunctions like arrhythmia or atherosclerosis. CBD products do not demonstrate any side effects. This fact contributes to considering them an excellent prophylactic means. They are widely used as food supplement providing well-being and enhancing the defensive potential of the human body.

Does CBD oil get you high?

We should disappoint those who are looking for the way to well-being through euphoria: CBD oil does not get you high in any way. It represents a non-psychoactive group of elements of cannabis plants. Although it can have a trace of tetrahydrocannabinol THC (toxic element), the concentration is so small that it does not cause euphoria. So, the only thing that can get you high is relief from pain or any other discomfort associated with your health problems.

Is CBD a drug?

It is true that CBD products are not legal everywhere. It is the primary precondition for questioning whether CBD is a drug. The thing is in lack of scientific research. Science cannot properly explain how cannabidiol affects human body. So, not every food and drug Administration is ready to take responsibility for providing mass access to it. CBD is partially legalized in the United States of America (but not in every state) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain.  Allowed concentration is less than 0.2 – 0.3 % THC.  Indeed, the latest events promise further progress in CBD industry. In 2018 United States adopted the so-called Farm Bill. It legalized industrial hemp on the federal level. This first step seems to be a breakthrough in mass adoption.  Most likely, the question “drug or not” will not appear concerning cannabidiol soon. Until this moment, we recommend paying attention to the law regulation in your area to ensure your safety. Moreover, do not forget to check the CBD producers and their rights reserved and examine whether they follow the legislation norms.