Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (Can•na•bi•di•ol) or CBD is a non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential. CBD is the same compound from hemp and marijuana. Hemp naturally contains a higher amount of CBD then marijuana does and is easily grown organically making an excellent source.
CBD interacts with your body using the endocannabinoid system and also acts through various receptor-independent pathways—for example, by delaying the “reuptake” of endogenous neurotransmitters (such as anandamide and adenosine) and by enhancing or inhibiting the binding action of certain G-protein coupled receptors.
Scientists refer to CBD as a “promiscuous” compound because it confers therapeutic benefits in many different ways while tapping into how we function physiologically and biologically on a deep level. This “promiscuous” behavior is also what makes CBD non-addictive.
- Anti-psychotic
- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-addictive
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-seizure
- Neuro-protective
- Anti-oxidant
- Reuptake inhitbitor
- Allosteric modulator
- Anti-proliferative
- Reduces blood sugar
- Promotes bone growth
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Promotes healthy intestinal system
- Regulates immune function
- Vasorelaxant
The Endocannabinoid System consists of CB1 & CB2 receptors on cells and nerve all over your body.
CB1 receptors are typically found in the brain and throughout the nervous system. Cannabinoids that target these receptors can have an effect on motor learning, coordination, pain modulation and metabolism.
- Brain
- Lungs
- Muscles
- Intestinal Tract
- Reproductive Orgns
- Immune System
- Liver
- Bone Marrow
- Pancreas
CB2 receptors are primarily found in the immune system and thus are thought to act in a primarily protective role.
- Spleen
- Bones Skin
- Immune System
- Liver
- Bone Marrow
- Pancreas
CBD-rich cannabis flower varietals for smoking or vaping are available in many medical marijuana dispensaries, but most CBD patients prefer non-inhalable products made with cannabis oil concentrates. The time of onset and duration of effect vary depending on the method of administration. CBD-rich cannabis oil products can be taken sublingually, orally (as edibles, lozenges, beverages, tinctures, and gel caps), or applied topically. Concentrated cannabis oil extracts can also be heated and inhaled with a vape pen. Inhalation is good for treating acute symptoms that require immediate attention; the effects can be felt within a minute or two and typically last for a couple of hours. The effects of orally administered CBD-rich cannabis oil can last for four hours or more, but the onset of effects might be slower than inhalation. Find an educator to help you choose the best option for you.
An effective dosage can range from as little as a few milligrams of CBD-enriched cannabis oil to a gram or more. Begin with a small dose of CBD oil. 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. Cannabis compounds have biphasic properties, which means that low and high doses of the same substance can produce opposite effects. Small doses of CBD tend to stimulate; large doses sedate. Our products have no THC so you don’t have to worry about amplifying anxiety and mood disorders like other products with a higher THC ratio. CBD has no known adverse side effects, but an excessive amount of CBD could be less effective therapeutically than a moderate dose. “Less is more” is often the case with respect to cannabis therapy.