Cannabidiol (CBD) | Noun
/ˌka-nə-bə-ˈdī-ˌȯl/
- A non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis. After tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) is the second-most abundant cannabinoid in the plant and has many potential therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-anxiety and seizure-suppressant properties. Cannabidiol can be sourced from both marijuana plants and hemp plants, which are legal in most countries as they contain less than 0.3% THC.
The World Health Organization (WHO) published an official report stating CBD can be useful for a number of ailments
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Mayo Clin Proc
. 2019 Sep;94(9):1840-1851. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.01.003. Epub 2019 Aug 22.
Clinicians’ Guide to Cannabidiol and Hemp Oils
Abstract: Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are low tetrahydrocannabinol products derived from Cannabis sativa that have become very popular over the past few years. Patients report relief for a variety of conditions, particularly pain, without the intoxicating adverse effects of medical marijuana.
- PMID: 31447137
- DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.01.003
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