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What is CBD?
Cannabis is one of the most widely used recreational drugs worldwide, with an estimated 178 million people in the age group from 15 to 64 using it at least once in 2012. Cannabis has been classified as a prohibited narcotic in most nations since the United Nations’ Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which was ratified in 1961. Adding CBD to food or calling it a dietary supplement is presently prohibited.
Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most well-known ones. The main ingredient in marijuana is THC, which gives users a “high.” CBD has generated a lot of interest as a potential medication for treating diseases.
Cannabinoids can be taken by mouth, sublingually, or topically. Smoking, inhaling, mixing them with food, or making tea are all options. Cannabinoids can also be taken as a herbal supplement or derived from cannabidiol through isomerization, as well as being produced synthetically.
CBD oil is a natural supplement derived from the cannabis plant that has been shown to have many therapeutic benefits, such as relief from anxiety and nausea. It’s thought that CBD interacts with receptors in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) — a network of neurotransmitters and receptors throughout our body that help regulate sleep, mood…
