CBD (Cannabidiol) is one of the two active substances found in cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t give you the “high” associated with cannabis, but it does provide certain benefits such as relieving pain and distress. Every day, new research comes out reporting on the chemical’s various medicinal benefits, and the legal and medical cannabis market has grown rapidly with CBD’s newfound effects.
So, what is the research actually saying? This article breaks down some of the recent studies pertaining to CBD’s benefits.
Note: This article is not a recommendation to self-medicate with CBD, nor does it argue that the research is without limitations. Use of CBD to treat specific symptoms and diseases can only be recommended by a medical professional in a state where medical CBD use is legal.