What is CBD？

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What is CBD ?

Back in the days, marijuana was either smoked or ingested in food. However, over time and as science, chemistry and botany have progressed, extensive research has been conducted on marijuana and there is much more variety in the way it is consumed.

The chemical compound that gives marijuana its effects are called cannabinoids. Each cannabis plant has at least 85 different cannabinoids, but the most well known are CBD and THC. The THC ingredient is what gives marijuana its famous, (or for some perspectives, infamous) effects of making you high. This psychoactive effect is something that, while some users seek it, others are deterred by it. CBD is the cannabinoid known as Cannabidiol that has tons of health benefits and healing properties, without the compromising effects that THC has – in other words, CBD isolate, the extracted form of CBD, gives you all the good stuff without making you high. So while not everyone agrees on the state of getting high, everyone can agree that health benefits are good.

There are several different types of extraction methods to obtain the CBD isolate, with many utilizing CO2; other methods include Butane, Alcohol/Ethanol, and ice water. The extraction removes the excess plant material, leaving just the CBD concentrate. Depending on the form in which the concentrate is kept, solid, semi-solid or liquid, things like tinctures, oils, waxes or shatters can be made. To make CBD isolate, it would need to be refined further through winterization – a process that cools the chemical compound down to remove any impurities.

Benefits of CBD Isolate

Part of the wild popularity of CBD oil as of late is exactly this; the powerful abilities CDB has to heal, cure, boost and even enhance quality of life for some users. For proponents of natural remedies and plant derived cures, it is a poster child for the positive healing power of plants. Even more enticing is the fact that it has no side harmful effects, other than cotton mouth. However, it is important to note that if someone is taking certain medications, it would be recommended to consult with a doctor about using CBD isolate in conjunction, since its behavior has pointed to the fact that it interferes with liver enzymes in a way that might break down the components of other drugs.

Here are some of the benefits of CBD Isolate

Fights Anxiety and depression

Combats tumors and cancerous cells

Helps reduce symptoms of chemotherapy treatment

Is regarded as a possible chemotherapy alternative

Works against neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s Disease and others

Is an anti-inflammatory which in turn combats inflammation based illnesses like multiple sclerosis and more

Suppresses seizures and epilepsy

Has antipsychotic benefits working against schizophrenia, psychosis and other like mental disorders

It counteracts the paranoia, memory loss and drowsiness that is often associated with THC

Contains cosmetic benefits

And much more

Healing and symptom relieving treatment:

Because of all these benefits, CBD isolate is used to treat and heal diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, neuropathic pain, chronic pain, OCD, cancer, psychosis, ALS, and a growing list of other ailments.

Cosmetic/beauty product:

While it's typically CBD oil that is used for topical, cosmetic uses, CBD isolate can also be used for the same purposes. It’s anti-inflammatory and pain reduction make it ideal to add to body creams or face creams.