August 20, 2020

CBD oil: properties, benefits and dangers

The chemical structure of CBD was discovered in 1963, but it has only been in the limelight for a few years.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is extracted from the cannabis plant , so the government is struggling to gauge this new phenomenon.

In this article we are going to study the properties of CBD and make you understand why its legal situation is becoming so complex.

Today, medical cannabis is becoming legal in many countries.

Very closed countries like Thailand in Southeast Asia have just legalized medical cannabis.

Numerous campaigns and events are taking place around the world to draw attention to the benefits of this plant.

Cannabis is made up of cannabinoids, one of them is called Cannabidiol (CBD).

CBD is a molecule that can be transformed in different ways.

In this article, we'll talk about CBD in its most authentic form: oil.

We will start with the definition and then its origins, will derive the advantages and of course the limits or even the dangers of this cannabinoid.

Cannabidiol: CBD, what is it?

Cannabidiol is a cannabinoid belonging to the cannabis plant. There are 200 cannabinoids in hemp , the best known being THC.

However, the CBD molecule is not psychoactive like THC. Therefore, with CBD you shouldn't get carried away by the high.

Numerous studies show that CBD can have a very great therapeutic potential in order to treat many diseases or at least to help them in their cure.

However, the fact that CBD is associated with a psychotropic plant like cannabis complicates its integration into the medical field.

However, CBD is not a narcotic product, in 2017 the WHO even withdraw doping products.

Origin of CBD oil

CBD oils are the essence of the molecule directly extracted from the plant.

Indeed, depending on the different types of cannabis, the level of CBD can vary, so with this type of extraction it is possible to collect an oil with a high level of CBD.

The oils exist in different concentrations in order to meet the different needs of its users.

CBD oils is therefore not pure , it is cut from other organic oils such as coconut, olive or hemp seeds.

Differences between CBD and THC

CBD oil is THC free, it is made up only of cannabidiol, the only cannaboides that can be added will be present only for taste and smell.

THC oil is made up of high doses of THC. The famous psychoactive molecule that everyone knows.

THC is meant to get us “high” while CBD is more of an anti-stress, anti-inflammatory.

How to consume CBD oil?

Vaporizer, Vaping which one to choose for smoking CBD?

The most common consumption of CBD oil is through vaping.

In fact, Cannabidiol is mixed with liquid for electronic cigarettes and can be vaped directly with any device.

However, this is not the best way to consume CBD oil because it is diluted in e-liquid.

A cannabis vaporizer that allows you to vape a cannabis head as well as pure CBD oil or also thicker wax.

This portable vaporizer has the ability to heat the filling chamber evenly and almost instantly.

It uses the technique of convection, the CBD oil is then warmed with hot air and has no risk of burning.

This process makes it possible to preserve a maximum of aromas and taste as well as very qualitative odors.

Ingest CBD oil

It is possible to ingest CBD oil, the effect will be longer but less pronounced.

A few drops on the tongue or on a sugar can give you a try.

Ideally, you can also help yourself to an herbal tea or tea with diluted CBD.

Smoking CBD

It is possible to put CBD oil on your cigarette in order to smoke CBD.

This is unfortunately not the good idea because it is the most harmful consumption for our health.

In addition, the effect will not be expected, a large part of the cannabinoids are burned and destroyed.

CBD: A very vague legal aspect

Be careful, the legislation is very vague on the subject and continues to evolve.

CBD was legal and sold in many shops, the store fronts of which you may have noticed flourishing in your streets.

Today, it remains legal but at a certain level of concentration.

For CBD oil with a high concentration rate it is better to ask for authorization from your doctor.