What is CBD?

CBD is the second most well-known compound found in hemp. The cannabis plant contains many different cannabinoids – so far we have recognized more than 80 of them and it seems that there are many more. Most people have heard of a cannabinoid called THC, which is the component of cannabis responsible for its intoxicating effects.

Unlike THC, CBD (cannabidiol) is not a psychoactive cannabinoid and does not cause intoxication. CBD has an antipsychotic effect, which means that CBD works in the opposite way to THC. Numerous studies suggest that CBD reduces the intoxicating effect of THC.

What do we know about CBD (cannabidiol acid)?

The most common natural forms of CBD and THC are their acid forms, CBDa and THC. Raw THC is not psychoactive. To gain a psychoactive effect, it must be heated - then it is transformed into THC. Raw hemp has long been a natural component of the human diet. At the Hemp Store, we believe that oils that contain CBD are more effective than those that contain only CBD.

Cannabidiol in hemp

The amount of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in a hemp product is crucial for both health and legal reasons. In order for a CBD oil manufacturer to produce an oil with a high content of cannabidiol (CBD) and only trace amounts of THC, he must make sure that he chooses a hemp variety with beneficial genes associated with CBD.

Hemp or marijuana?

Hemp is no different from marijuana, it is simply a term that includes certain varieties of this plant. Colloquially, hemp is defined as those plants that produce small amounts of THC and thus can be legally grown in many countries around the world. Due to the low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in these plants, other cannabinoids such as CBD (cannabidiol) and CBDa (cannabidiol acid) have a high concentration, which gives hemp great properties.

The importance of genetics

The genetics of the cannabis used are of great importance for both regulatory and production purposes. Since growers need to be careful that the THC concentration in their plants is low, it is necessary to check the genes of the varieties they use and make sure that they grow plants with beneficial CBD synthase genes. Also, manufacturers of cbd (cannabidiol) products need to be sure that they are buying or growing a raw material with genes that favor CBD and CBD and are unfavorable to THC and THC and THC. This is to reduce the risk of contamination of their cannabidiol THC products and, consequently, to prevent a psychoactive effect.

The most popular oil obtained by extracting CO2 from hemp flowers is CBD oil. Thanks to the minimal THC content, CBD oil taken even in high doses does not cause a psychoactive effect. It is safe, generally available and legal.