CBD (Cannabidiol)
Also known as: Cannabidiol
Pronunciation: /kan-uh-bih-DYE-ohl/
Definition
CBD is one of more than 100 naturally occurring compounds called cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. Unlike THC, CBD does not produce a 'high.'
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most abundant cannabinoid in cannabis, after THC. It was first isolated from cannabis in 1940 and chemically characterized in 1963.
Hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC was federally legalized in the United States by the 2018 Farm Bill. CBD is sold as oils, capsules, gummies, topicals, and pet products. The FDA has approved one CBD-based prescription drug (Epidiolex) for specific seizure disorders, but has not approved CBD for general wellness use.
Related terms
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)THC is the cannabinoid responsible for the psychoactive 'high' associated with marijuana. Hemp-derived CBD products may contain up to 0.3% THC under federal law.
- CannabinoidCannabinoids are a class of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. The plant contains more than 100 of them.
- Full Spectrum CBDFull spectrum CBD contains all cannabinoids and terpenes naturally present in the hemp plant, including up to 0.3% THC.
- Broad Spectrum CBDBroad spectrum CBD contains the full cannabinoid and terpene profile of the hemp plant with the THC removed.
- CBD IsolateCBD isolate is pure cannabidiol with all other cannabinoids and terpenes removed — typically 99%+ pure CBD.
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