What is CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid derived from cannabis plants: Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. Even though you might know cannabis plants because of marijuana, CBD is not the same as marijuana. CBD is non-intoxicating, and many studies show its immense health and wellness benefits. Once extracted from the cannabis plant, CBD is combined with a carrier that can boost its bio-availability. For example, some Royalty Garden CBD oils contain curcumin and vitamins E & D.
Moreover, Royalty Garden CBD oil for pets uses salmon oil as a carrier, ensuring additional beneficial nutrients and an appealing taste.
CBD is a chemical compound that acts throughout the body and in particular brain parts and is becoming an increasingly popular addition to healthy lifestyles worldwide.
What is the difference between CBD & THC?
CBD and THC are both found in cannabis.
The first difference is that CBD and THC stimulate different receptors in your brain. Because of this, CBD typically does not have psychoactive effects; in other words, it won’t get you high. CBD is also legal in most of the world. On the other hand, THC has psychoactive effects and gives you that feeling of high you associate with marijuana.
Another difference is that THC typically comes from marijuana, whereas CBD gets extracted from hemp plants. Hemp-derived CBD contains trace amounts of THC, which are highly unlikely to get you high.
Marijuana-derived CBD contains higher amounts of THC.
Moreover, CBD and THC have a similar molecular structure to the body’s natural endocannabinoids (neurotransmitters that act in the brain). They have the same molecular structure but different arrangements, which cause different effects on our bodies.
Benefits of CBD
CBD could cover multiple health and wellness issues: from alleviating chronic pain, reducing anxiety, and calming inflammation to offering relief from cancer pain, insomnia, PMS, and even some type of seizures.
For example, in 2018, the US FDA approved the first prescription medication that contains CBD to treat epilepsy.
People worldwide share their experiences with CBD and its powerful benefits to the body and the mind. They use CBD to calm down, sleep better, relieve nervous breakdowns, and diminish stress. Some experiences show that CBD worked as an essential ally in battling cancer and boosting physiological and cognitive functions.
Moreover, CBD has become one of the most popular skincare ingredients because of its soothing properties. It works as an occlusive, tying the water molecules to our skin and keeping it hydrated for a more extended period. At the same time, it can also calm inflammations, redness, or itching.
CBD is a natural, safe ingredient that can offer relief for different issues.
