About CBD

How Does CBD Works?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid, a type of natural compound found in cannabis and hemp.

It’s one of hundreds of compounds in these plants, but it’s received more attention lately as changes to state and federal laws have led to a rise in the production of CBD-infused products.

Another well-known cannabinoid is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This compound is known for its psychoactive effects when consumed with cannabis, or marijuana.

THC produces what many consider a “high,” or an altered state characterized by euphoria, pleasure, or heightened sensory perception.

CBD doesn’t cause a "high" like THC.

CBD has some positive health benefits, like helping people with anxiety and depression. If you’re seeking out CBD as a means to get high, you won’t experience that.

 

Health uses and effects of CBD 

CBD can have several positive effects. Some of the research backs use of CBD and even suggests it may help you feel relaxed. It can feel simular to a "high", though it’s not intoxicating.

Research suggests CBD is beneficial for relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression. It might also ease inflammation and help treat with aches and pains.

Some people with a history of epilepsy may find relief from seizures when using CBD. The Food and Drug Administration approved the first CBD-based drug, Epidiolex Trusted Source, for treating epileptic seizures in 2018.

What’s more, CBD has also shown promise as a way for doctors to help people with schizophrenia avoid side effects of antipsychotic medication.

People who use CBD-rich marijuana strains may also be able to prevent THC-induced psychosisTrusted Source a potential side effect of the drug.

As research into cannabis- and hemp-derived CBD expands, doctors and healthcare providers will have a better understanding of how CBD works and who might benefit most from it.

 

Europian Law & Regulation

In fact, in the EU only hemp-derived CBD is available legally in most Europian countries. These products, by law, can have no more than 0.2 percent THC in most European countries. This isn’t enough to create any psychoactive symptoms. 

This regulation was made clear and explicit in Council Regulation (EC) No 1672/2000 on July 27, 2000. (Link to regulation update).