Everything you need to know about cannabidiol in 3 minutes
The history of cannabidiol
Cannabis is a plant that has been well known to human civilisation for thousands of years. Traces were first found in Asia, dating back to around 4000 BC. These peoples used cannabis and hemp for industrial purposes as well as for medical and medicinal ones. Pottery decorated with drawings of hemp, along with related textiles, has also been found in a Chinese province. Much of Central Asia has been marked by the presence of hemp: from the Hindu Kush mountain range to Afghanistan, traces of cannabis have been found everywhere for a very long time. We could also mention India and the Himalayas, where this fascinating plant is also present. No one knows exactly where the plant comes from, but one thing is certain: cannabis was grown long before we were born, and it will still be grown long after we are gone.
Cannabidiol, on the other hand, is a molecule that was discovered and analysed much later, thanks to several researchers. At first, cannabidiol was set aside in favour of THC. It returned to the scientific spotlight around ten years ago and began spreading across the United States, then Europe, over the past five years.
Is cannabidiol legal?
The answer is YES, cannabidiol is completely legal! But how does the state view cannabidiol? Cannabidiol is considered a food supplement, not a drug. You can therefore legally buy and use cannabidiol-based products.
The question to ask regarding the legality of CannaBiDiol concerns the THC content of the cannabidiol-based products you are going to buy. If it is below 0.2% THC, you will face absolutely no problems with the law. If, however, you cannot find out the THC content of your products, this may become a problem. So make sure you buy from a trusted retailer such as Cali Weed.
What extra does cannabidiol offer in a CBD shop like Cali Weed? The answer is simple and fits in one sentence: the cannabidiol-based products you will find in the Cali Weed CBD Shop are natural, organic and, above all, French!
What effects does cannabidiol produce?
Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive molecule, unlike its cousin THC. Its therapeutic benefits are numerous. First of all, we can tell you about the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of cannabidiol, which allow people suffering from pain to reduce its intensity. Cannabidiol has anti-epileptic benefits that help reduce epileptic seizures in people who take it. CBD also has antipsychotic properties, so for people suffering from addictions or using, for example, cannabis with a high THC content, CBD may help them overcome these dependencies. Cannabidiol is also a great anxiolytic, meaning that this molecule helps people prone to anxiety or panic attacks, or simply helps people relax and calm down. Sadly, the Covid-19 crisis has not helped people feel better. Cannabidiol also supports a good memory as well as much sharper concentration. CBD helps with common skin problems, but also with certain skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, which are very often linked to stress. Our friend cannabidiol is also an excellent anticonvulsant.
For the full list of CBD's benefits, feel free to read this article: All the benefits of cannabidiol.
What side effects does cannabidiol produce?
The side effects of CBD, or cannabidiol, are practically non-existent. In very rare cases, the CBD molecule has been reported to cause a slightly dry mouth as well as bloating. But remember that these effects are very rare indeed.
For the full list of side effects linked to CBD use, feel free to read this article: Side effects of cannabidiol.
How to use cannabidiol
There are several ways for you to consume cannabidiol! Indeed, there are many products available, and each has its own method of consumption. You can, for example, use CBD flowers in infusions, vaporise them with a dedicated vaporiser (without combustion), or use them in cooking in your favourite dishes and recipes. You can find cannabidiol oils, which are taken orally or sublingually for better absorption by the body, or applied directly to the skin by massaging sensitive areas. You can also vaporise our CBD resins. The cannabidiol teas and herbal teas from the Cali Weed CBD Shop are also excellent and a real treat for your taste buds! Simply bring some water to the boil, take a little tea, leave it to infuse for 5 to 6 minutes and enjoy. Cannabidiol cooking oils are also available to enhance your favourite dishes, and once again simplicity is key, as you just spray the oil directly onto your salads or favourite dishes. Cannabidiol can also be used for pets such as dogs and cats. Just as for humans, cannabidiol oil for animals is available, as well as cannabidiol shampoos for dogs and cats.
What more does cannabidiol offer today? As you will have gathered if you have had the chance to browse our other articles on the CBD blog, cannabidiol is such a complete molecule that it is hard to answer this question briefly. Its benefits are increasingly recognised by the scientific and medical community. A fast-growing market has emerged and, for now, cannabidiol is proving ever more popular with new enthusiasts. What about you? What is your experience of, or opinion on, cannabidiol?
The Cali Weed team