Cannabidiol: The Wonder Drug of the 21st Century?

Cannabis has been at the center of one of the most exciting — and underreported — developments in modern science. Research on marijuana’s effects led directly to the discovery of a hitherto unknown biochemical communication system in the human body, the Endocannabinoid System, which plays a crucial role in regulating our physiology, mood, and everyday experience.

The majority of people have heard of THC, the compound in cannabis used to make the individual high. However, more and more people are speaking about the other component found within marijuana; called cannabidiol (CBD).

Cannabidiol is One of the Two Major Ingredients in Cannabis

 

For the regular advocate, this will come as no surprise. But for many this is still a point of confusion.

You see, cannabis is often thought of as a recreational drug because of its best known variant, marijuana. However, what you may not know is that, while there is one particular component...

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