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CBD FAQ: A Second Look at the Fascinating Healing Benefits of Cannabis

The Cannabis industry is rapidly changing and it can be challenging, and at times overwhelming. We strongly encourage you to stay informed and seek proper education as research continues to evolve.

> What is CBD?

Cannabidiol or CBD is a non-psychoactive, non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential. CBD offers a range of options to assist with the relief of stress, anxiety, and inflammation, muscular discomfort, and joint pain.

> What does the research say about CBD?

Extensive pre-clinical research and some clinical studies have shown that CBD has strong anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and neuroprotective qualities. 

> What is the Difference between CBD Isolate VS. Full Spectrum

A CBD isolate is pure, isolated CBD compound, all by itself. Appears as 

white-ish powder, and contains no other active medicinal compounds.

Full-Spectrum CBD, contains active plant compounds including other cannabinoids such as CBG, CBN, and CBC, and cannabis terpenes like pinene, limonene, linalool, and humulene.

> What is the Best Way to Take CBD?

can be taken sublingually, orally (as edibles, lozenges, beverages, tinctures, and gel caps

Applied topically

Inhalation of CBD oil extracts.

> What is the Optimal Dosage of CBD?

 - As little as a few milligrams of CBD-enriched cannabis oil to a dropperful.  

 - Begin with a small dose of CBD concentrate, which is produced for micro-dosing 

 - Take a few small doses over the course of the day rather than one big dose.         -   Use the same dose and ratio for several days. 

Observe the effects and if necessary adjust the ratio or amount. 

Don’t overdo it.

> Is CBD Legal?

 - CBD is legal to be purchased in all 50 states of the U.S. under the 2014 Farm Bill when grown from certified hemp farms. 

CBD 101: What is CBD and its Wondrous Uses in our Fragile Body.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, actually, it’s CBD, but if you’ve been living on planet Earth at all during the last few years you’ve undoubtedly heard the cannabinoid touted as a holistic Superman.

Not sure what it is, what it does, or how to use it? In this infographic, we’ll break down the nuts and bolts of this in/famous cannabinoid to eliminate the guesswork for you as much as possible.