CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabid sativa plant, which is also known as marijuana or help, according to the US National Library of Medicine.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential. Researchers are currently studying the effects of CBD on a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, anxiety, epilepsy, dementia and more.
Extensive preclinical research and some clinical studies have shown that CBD has strong anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, antipsychotic, anti-tumoral, and neuroprotective qualities.
It’s a naturally occurring substance that’s used in products like oils and edibles to impart a feeling of relaxation and calm. Unlike its cousin, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the major active ingredient in marijuana, CBD is not psychoactive.
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The “endocannabinoid” system is an integral part of our neuro-immuno-endocrine network. This is the system of organ and tissue signaling in the human body that sends and receives chemical messages and has effects for many aspects of human health including mood, pain, inflammation, stress response and immune function.
Our bodies produce their own cannabinoids—endocannabinoids—primarily anandamide, and 2-AG (2-arachidonoylglycerol). A “phytocannabinoid” or plant-derived cannabinoid like CBD or THC can activate the same receptors in the body and have similar or stronger effects than our endocannabinoids. This is similar to how morphine derived from the poppy plant can reduce pain by activating the body’s endorphin receptors.
We know the very specific receptors that THC activates in the body, primarily CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain, but are still learning all the different rectors CBD interact with- one research article estimated CBD may interact with 65 different receptors in the human body, leading scientists refer to CBD as a “promiscuous” compound.
Cannabidiol (CBD) has many health benefits, without producing the psychoactive, “euphoric” effects of THC. “Relaxing but not intoxicating” is how some of my patients have described the effect. That said, I did have one patient that felt that a low dose of CBD did make her feel high. This is why I recommend starting with very low dosages.
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Cannabinoids (e.g., THC and CBD) are the chemical compounds secreted by cannabis flowers that can affect the human body. They work by imitating compounds our bodies naturally produce, called endocannabinoids, that affect nerve, brain and immune cell activity.
Currently, there are two known primary cannabinoid receptors: CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are located in the central nervous system, and in some peripheral tissues. They affect appetite, muscle control, pain, cognition, thermoregulation, and our stress response. CB2 receptors are primarily found in immune cells, and at a lower density in the central nervous system. CB2 activation is associated with immune function and immune cell proliferation, inflammation, and pain. Although these two cannabinoid receptors have been studied relatively extensively, there are more cannabinoid receptors being examined.
Yes, as long as they are derived from hemp, not marijuana, and contain less than 0.3% THC. No medical marijuana card is required to buy or use hemp-derived CBD products.
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Although both hemp and “marijuana” are technically variants of the Cannabis sativa plant, there are significant differences between them. Hemp is considered “industrial” under current regulations, and is defined as having less than 0.3% THC
In the US, the legal definition of “industrial hemp,” (as defined in Section 7606 of the Agricultural Appropriations Act of 2014), is “the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.”
Marijuana generally refers to Cannabis sativa plants that have a high concentration of THC, and the word stems from the recreational use of THC rich cannabis for the purpose of getting “high.” Hemp plants possess a high concentration of CBD, with only traces of THC, and hemp extracts are associated with medicinal use.
Make sure the product you buy has been third party lab tested for the 3 P’sPotency (how much CBD is in it), Purity (any residual solvents from the extraction process) and Pesticides. Third party lab testing should be available on the product website.
Unfortunately, CBD labels on products are often inaccurate and unreliable as far as their CBD content. A JAMA 2017 study found that nearly 70% of all products sold online made from cannabidiol—an extract of the marijuana plant also known as CBD—contained either higher or lower concentrations of the drug than indicated on the label.
Products infused with a crystalline CBD isolate, derived and extensively refined from industrial hemp, are available. But single-molecule CBD is thought to be less effective therapeutically than whole plant CBD-rich oil extract. The rich recipe of compounds in medicinal plants exerts healing effects through complementary action. This supports the idea of the “entourage effect”, where mixtures of cannabinoids, their co-occurring terpenes, and perhaps other molecules such as flavonoids and stilbenoids, have a greater positive effect than just CBD or THC alone.
Typically CBD is not associated with many side effects but these have all been reported:
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Lightheadedness
Rarely can cause feelings of mild intoxication
An effective dosage can range from as little as a 5mg of CBD per day up to 150mg per day. Make sure to start low and go slow. Take a few small doses over the course of the day rather than one big dose. Use the same dose for several days. Observe the effects and if necessary adjust the amount.
No you cannot. CBD is non intoxicating. This means it won’t get you “high.” CBD features in many different types of products, including massage oils.
Delta-8 THC, also referred to as D8, Δ8 THC, and Delta-8, is a rare cannabinoid found in the hemp plant. Delta-8 THC is slightly psychoactive but less intoxicating than Delta-9 THC.
Users have described it as, “a different kind of high to Delta-9 THC without the negative side effects such as anxiety or paranoia.”
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As of November 29th, 2020 there are no federal regulations setting the minimum age required to purchase Delta 8-THC. However, there are several state regulations mandating that consumers must be 21 years or older to purchase. For this reason, you must be 21 years or older to purchase any of our products both online and in store.
Yes. All THC molecules will break down into THC metabolites, regardless of the THC formation they start out as. Which means, to a drug test, delta-8 THC, 11-Hydroxy THC, and delta-9 THC will all look the same.
Yes, Delta-8 is federally legal.
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 also known as The 2018 Farm Bill states that all derivatives, isomers, and cannabinoids in hemp are legal, given that the final product has less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC.
Delta-8 is legal in the following states:
Utah
The effects of Delta-8 will vary per person however most users have described Delta-8 as, “a sweet spot between CBD and THC.”
Delta-8 is known for clarity, euphoria and calming effects often resulting in a relaxed state of mind. At lower doses, Delta-8 can help give you the energy you may need to get through the day, while higher doses of Delta-8 can assist with better sleep.
Scientific research has shown that Delta-8 THC can act as a mood enhancer, reduce nausea, stimulate the appetite, and a variety of unique therapeutic properties that are still being discovered.
Research has shown that there’s little to no side effects when consuming Delta-8 THC. The compound possesses many of the beneficial properties of cannabis but with significantly less adverse effects when compared to Delta-9 THC.
Delta-8 THC can be intoxicating to some people so we recommend not to drive or operate any heavy machinery when using this product. Delta-8 THC will likely show up in a drug test so please do not use this product if you need to pass a drug test.
With any cannabis product, if you’re pregnant, taking other medications, or have other health problems, we always recommend consulting a trusted medical professional first.