How CBD Works To improve Your Health

How CBD Works To improve Your Health, by Ali Luffman

By Ali Luffman, Healthtechzone.com

Marijuana is everywhere nowadays. You can see it in the news, on social media, in magazines, and on the internet. It has made many people curious about the potential uses of the plant. However, you may not be aware that someone is talking about cannabis as they may use the term ‘CBD’. Many people have never heard of CBD, and they get confused when weed is associated with it. If you don't understand what CBD is, how it works, and its potential health benefits, then here is everything you need to know.

What Is Cannabidiol (CBD)?

It is a cannabinoid that is produced in the hemp plant. There are many strains of the plant, but the Sativa strain is mostly used to make CBD. It is extracted from the cannabis buds and flowers.

People often think that all forms of marijuana make people ‘high’ but in reality it’s the THC that gives the high feeling. CBD is a non-psychoactive drug, which means it doesn't give a euphoric feeling when consumed.
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Marijuana gets its flavor and taste from compounds called terpenes. But don’t think they are artificially added, they are naturally found in the plant. These compounds can either be psychoactive or non-psychoactive.

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