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What is CBD?
Here are four facts that you should know about this unique compound

1.CBD is a key ingredient in cannabis
CBD is one of over 60 compounds found in cannabis that belong to a class of molecules called cannabinoids. Of these compounds, CBD and THC are usually present in the highest concentrations and are therefore the most recognized and studied.

CBD and THC levels tend to vary among different plants. Marijuana grown for recreational purposes often contains more THC than CBD.

However, by using selective breeding techniques, cannabis breeders have managed to create varieties with high levels of CBD and close to zero levels of THC. These strains are rare but have become more popular in recent years.

2. CBD is non-psychoactive
Unlike THC, CBD does not cause a high. While this makes CBD a poor choice for recreational users, it gives the chemical a significant advantage as a medicine, since health professionals prefer treatments with minimal side effects.

CB1 receptors are concentred in certain parts of the brain, this makes CBD is non-psychoactive. It does not act on the same pathways as THC. The highly concentrated CB1 receptors are responsible for the mind-altering effects of THC.

A 2011 review published in Current Drug Safety concludes that CBD “does not interfere with psychomotor and psychological functions’’. The authors of this review add that, “several studies have shown that CBD is well tolerated by the body and even safe at high doses”.

3. CBD Reduces the negative effects of THC
CBD seems to offer natural protection against the marijuana high. Numerous studies suggest that CBD reduces the intoxicating effects of THC, such as memory impairment and paranoia.

CBD also appears to counteract the sleep-reducing effects of THC, which may explain why some strains of cannabis are known to increase alertness.

Both CBD and THC have been found to present no risk of lethal overdose. However, to reduce potential side effects, medical users may be better off using cannabis with higher levels of CBD.

4. CBD has a wide range of medical benefits
Although CBD and THC act on different pathways of the body, they seem to have many of the same medical benefits. There is enough proven scientific evidence that CBD has positive effects in treating the diseases. According to a 2013 review published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, studies have found CBD to possess the following medical properties:

Anticonvulsant
Suppresses seizure activity
Antiemetic
Reduces nausea and vomiting
Anti – Inflammatory
Combats inflammatory disorders
Anti – Oxidant
Combats neurodegenerative disorders
Anxiolytic / Anti - Depressant
Combats anxiety and depression disorders
Anti –Tumoral / Anti-cancer
Combats tumour and cancer cells
Antipsychotics
Combats psychosis disorders