CBD is getting a lot of attention these days in California and needs a little explanation. CBD is cannabidiol, one of the principal cannabinoids in cannabis. ALL members of the cannabis family contain CBD and THC- even industrial hemp which is most often used to make CBD products. THC is present, but not in any quantity that could be psychoactive – in other words, there’s no “high” when THC is present in extremely small doses such as 0.03 percent of total volume. THC levels of 0.03 percent or less qualify the plant as “hemp” no matter where in the taxonomy of Cannabaceae the plant originated.
How is CBD Used?
CBD isolate, and full-spectrum CBD are aggressively marketed in California, but for people with medical problems, getting the dosage correct is a vital issue. CBD has been shown to treat epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, MS, and Parkinson’s, ease pain and is often used in a CBD cream for arthritis, as an adjunct therapy to chemotherapy and radiation for tumor-inhibiting effects, and inflammation from autoimmune disorders or healing injuries. CBD has also been shown to have beneficial effects on mood disorders.
How is CBD Taken?
CBD is available in a lot of different forms. Many people take CBD as a sublingual tincture, others vape a CBD oil blended with vegetable glycerin, and there are a wide variety of edibles available. Topicals, such as a CBD cream for arthritis, bath soaks, and even patches are very popular and discreet ways to administer CBD on an as-needed basis – such as for breakthrough pain after a regular dose. Looking for a CBD topical is as easy as finding a local dispensary. California’s new packaging and labeling laws show you what you’re getting and that you can depend on the lab-tested results for your product.
