CBD is the abbreviated name for cannabidiol, which is one of over 100 cannabinoids found in the Cannabis plant.
Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating and will not make the user feel “high.” CBD does have mood-enhancing properties and is often referred to as non-intoxicating rather than non-psychoactive.
CBD is currently being researched for its potential medical properties and the findings have been positive.
CBD is commonly used to manage stress, anxiety, nausea, chronic pain and arthritis. It has been used to manage symptoms of diseases like fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome and Parkinson’s disease.
Hemp-based Cbd Products are different from cannabis-derived CBD products and typically contain less than 0.3 percent THC by law.
Will CBD get me high?
The simple answer is no, CBD will not make you feel high. CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that typically decreases stress, elevates mood and makes you feel relaxed. Our dispensaries often recommend CBD products since they can be consumed safely without interfering with daily activities.
The effects of CBD products can vary based on how much THC they contain. A higher level of THC will be more likely to produce psychoactive effects.
Choosing a quality CBD product
Finding the right CBD product can be overwhelming since the marketplace has become saturated with CBD oils, tinctures, balms and creams.
CBD can be found in grocery stores and gas stations with wide-ranging quality of products. How do you know which brand of CBD to choose?
Working with a certified dispensary agent can be extremely helpful when determining what type of CBD product will naturally work best for you.
Green Releaf dispensaries carry high-quality CBD products that are cannabis-derived and covered under the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program. Our budtenders will be able to help you select the product that is most appropriate for your needs and give you suggestions on appropriate dosing and usage.
What is CBD oil?
CBD oil is the most common way to ingest CBD, but it can also be chewed, vaped or smoked.
CBD oil is typically mixed with a carrier oil, like coconut or olive oil, and then infused with CBD extracted from the hemp or cannabis plant. It’s taken sublingually (under your tongue) but can also be added to recipes to create CBD-infused meals.
CBD is extracted from hemp or cannabis plants using ethanol or CO2 extraction methods. These two methods are the cleanest ways to extract CBD for human consumption, but should only be performed by professionals since ethanol and CO2 extraction can be dangerous if the correct procedures are not followed.
After CBD has been extracted from the plant and added to the oil, it undergoes a process called chromatography, which removes unwanted plant phytochemicals from the oil. This final step ensures a clean CBD oil.
How does CBD oil work?
All mammals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) and produce endogenous (made in the human body) cannabinoids.
The purpose of endogenous cannabinoids is to maintain balance in the endocannabinoid system. Sometimes though, this system can become unbalanced.
This could be caused by the underproduction of endogenous cannabinoids or poor activation of the CB1 and CB2 receptors of the ECS.
Ingesting CBD naturally activates additional receptors and brings the system back into homeostasis. CBD gives your body more of what it already makes and needs.
