What is CBD? How does CBD work?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It belongs to the class of chemical compounds called cannabinoids. It is the cannabinoids that are responsible for the medicinal, therapeutic and recreational effects of the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant contains a large number of cannabinoids. However, THC and CBD are the most important and popular ones. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical compound responsible for the feeling of high on smoking marijuana. Marijuana is one of several species of cannabis. Since it has high THC content, it is mainly used to get high. Different species of cannabis contain different cannabinoids, each with its own dedicated function. For example, another species of cannabis, hemp has a higher concentration of CBD which makes it more of a therapeutic plant than a recreational plant. CBD is a non-psychotropic cannabinoid. That means it doesn't elevate you. In fact, research suggests that it may even be a...