A Brief Introduction to CBD Oil
CBD is a non-intoxicating compound present in the hemp plant. We understand CBD in close relation to THC—the component that causes the high from cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD does not have intoxicating effects on the body. It is, in fact, a therapeutic compound that helps in managing pain and inflammation and provides a sense of calm. The richest source of CBD is the hemp plant. It is a species of cannabis that naturally contains high amounts of CBD. It is extracted from different parts of the plant and used to make products such as oils, edibles, creams, and capsules. How does CBD work? CBD interacts with the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in the human body. This system is responsible for maintaining regular functions and feelings in the body. CBD is a cannabinoid and the human body also produces cannabinoids on its own (called endocannabinoids). These two types of cannabinoids have a similar structure. Cannabinoids from the cannabis plant, therefore, mimic the endocannabinoids and in...