Nowadays, CBD is everywhere. CBD products are now so common that you can see them at all drug stores and supermarkets. You may also have heard different facts about CBD. Do you know what exactly CBD is? Many claims that CBD is produced from cannabis plants, whereas some others say hemp is used to produce CBD. Are you confused with numerous contradicting facts and rumors about CBD? Don’t worry. In this article, we are explaining general facts about CBD and how it is produced. Do read below to clarify your doubts regarding CBD and CBD products.
What Is Cannabidiol (CBD)?
Cannabidiol is a phytocannabinoid that can benefit our body. Do you have doubts regarding whether CBD is produced from hemp or cannabis plants? Well, CBD can be extracted from both these plants.
CBD is just one among hundreds of cannabinoids present in the hemp plant. THC is another famous cannabinoid that is responsible for the euphoric effects caused by marijuana. THC in higher doses can intoxicate you whereas CBD is safe to consume even in higher doses.
Which Part Of Hemp Plant Does CBD Come From?
Most of the time, CBD is extracted from the flowers of the hemp plant to make a variety of health supplements and topical care products. Hemp flowers are cut, trimmed, dried, and put in glass jars so they can mature and produce their rich flavor and aroma.
CBD oils are absorbed through the sublingual pathway. The flowers are first given a solvent treatment, and the result is an oily, tar-like extract that is put in dark glass bottles.
What Is The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?
Both plants contain CBD, but the major difference is the presence of THC. The hemp plant has very lean concentrations of THC (less than 0.3%) whereas marijuana contains significant concentrations of THC. Moreover, it is illegal to cultivate marijuana or cannabis whereas the hemp plant can be legally cultivated.
How Can CBD Benefit The Human Body?
CBD is shown to be beneficial in managing symptoms of many chronic diseases. CBD is mainly used by people to relieve symptoms including pain, anxiety, stress, depression, etc. A lot of people are using CBD to improve their sleep quality too. To this date, Epidiolex is the only CBD-based drug approved by the FDA. Studies are progressing to find out the potential benefits of CBD on many chronic diseases including ADHD, cancer, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.