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2. WHAT IS CBD?

The use of cannabis for medical purposes has been increasingly in the spotlight
of the media in recent years.
Many doctors see cannabis as a future drug that could help many people with
pain and psychological problems in a natural way. The medical use of hemp
was already practiced 5000 years ago.

In the meantime, more than 450 components have been identified in the hemp
plant. Besides terpenes, flavonoids and other plant stouenes, the
phytocannabinoids are of particular interest.
So far, more than 100 phytocan-nabinoids have been detected in the hemp
plant. The best known of these are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol
(CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and cannabigerol (CBG).

In recent years, researchers have discovered a not only approximate mode of
action in the hemp plant, but also remarkable effects in various diseases.

This stou is called Cannabidiol, or in short CBD. Compared to
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) this stou does not have a psychoactive effect, i.e.
Cannabidiol does not make you high.
Especially interesting are the effects of CBD on the human body and the
endocannabinoid system associated with it.

Through complex processes cannabidiol has an influence on hormones such as
serotonin and dopamine, which can cause feelings of happiness and relieve
pain.
In addition, cannabidiol has anti-inflammatory, anti-epileptic and
antisizophrenic properties without attenuating side effects.
The use of cannabidiol is enjoying increasing popularity in the complementary
field due to the positive experience reports.

In Germany CBD products are offered as dietary supplements. Therefore no
healing promises may be made with these products.

Nevertheless, there are already numerous studies that have proven positive
effects and an increasing well-being with the help of the active ingredient
cannabidiol.