What is Cannabidiol?

CBD stands for Cannabidiol – the main compound found abundantly in hemp plants. Cannabidiol is just one of over 80 natural plant compounds found in this species. Hemp is not only a rich source of Cannabidiol, it also contains other phytocannabinoids, that add to the benefits of using hemp oil products. To get the best out of hemp, using full-spectrum extracts that maintain the integrity of the whole plant, is essential to unlocking all its benefits. There are many more compounds than just Cannabidiol, that also have beneficial properties, including CBN, CBG, and CBDa, just to name a few.

Up until the 1990’s, scientists’ main focus was researching THC (the compound found responsible for making your high) and its pharmacology. This is where the hemp plant was mistakenly associated with its more notorious relative. One could say they are plant species relatives, but scientifically polar opposites. Hemp has completely different functions and applications. Hemp Oil contains cannabidiol (CBD) without the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). 

But Professor Raphael Mechoulam (widely acknowledged as the grandfather of cannabis research) changed everything after discovering what has come to be known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Considered one of the most complex systems inside the human body, this vast internal system controls essential daily functions such as mood, immune response, pain and sleep patterns. 

It is thought by scientists that cannabidiol works by interacting with the body through a complex network of cannabinoid receptors, making up the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to help maintain balance in the body. When these receptors are stimulated they help the body create its own chemicals called endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are endogenous (which just means you produce them naturally) compounds created by the body and phytocannabinoids (phyto means plant) are compounds created by plants.  Your Endocannabinoid System is compatible with both, helping to restore balance in your body by supporting its other functions. That balance is scientifically referred to as “homeostasis”.

Research now conducted by scientists suggests the benefits of Cannabidiol include supporting daily wellness and a general sense of well-being. This has led to a massive surge in awareness and ability to buy cannabidiol online for its natural therapeutic properties aiding in the health of human beings.