What is CBD?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, a naturally occurring compound present in cannabis. Hemp and marijuana are both cannabis plants. CBD is a safe non-addictive and non-psychoactive substance that has many therapeutic benefits.
How can CBD help me?
There is evidence that CBD can provide relief for anxiety, chronic pain, inflammation, depression and other conditions.
Research shows that CBD shows promise treating:
• Autoimmune diseases (inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Huntington’s chorea, stroke, traumatic brain injury)
• Metabolic syndrome (diabetes, obesity)
• Neuropsychiatric illness (autism, ADHD, PTSD, alcoholism)
• Gut disorders (colitis, Crohn’s)
• Cardiovascular dysfunction (atherosclerosis, arrhythmia)
• Skin disease (acne, dermatitis, psoriasis)
How does it work?
The human body produces certain cannabinoids on its own. It also has two receptors for cannabinoids, present throughout the body. These receptors effect inflammation pain, emotions, and mood, memory and cognitive function. Researchers believe that CBD works by directing the body to use more of its own cannabinoids.
Learn about the Endocannabinoid System