Everything you need to know about cannabidiol in 3 minutes

The history of cannabidiol

Cannabis has been a familiar plant in human civilization for millennia. Traces were first found in Asia around 4000 BC. These peoples used cannabis and hemp both industrially and medicinally. Pottery has also been found in a Chinese province with hemp designs and associated textiles. A large part of Central Asia has been marked by the presence of hemp, from the Hindu Kush to Afghanistan, and traces of cannabis have been present everywhere for a very long time. India and the Himalayas are other places where this fascinating plant is found. No one knows exactly where this plant came from, but one thing is certain: cannabis was cultivated long before we were born, and will be long after we are.

Cannabidiol, on the other hand, is a molecule that was discovered and analyzed much later by several researchers. Initially, cannabidiol was sidelined in favor of THC. It returned to the forefront of the scientific scene around ten years ago, and has been invading the United States and Europe for the past five years.

Is cannabidiol legal?

The answer is YES, cannabidiol is perfectly legal! But what about cannabidiol in the eyes of the state? Cannabidiol is considered a dietary supplement, not a drug. So you can legally buy and consume cannabidiol-based products.

The question to ask about the legality of CannaBiDiol is the THC content of the cannabidiol products you buy. If it's less than 0.2% THC, you won't run into any legal problems. If, on the other hand, you can't get an answer as to the THC levels present in your products, this can become problematic. So think about buying from a trusted retailer like Cali Weed.

What's so special about cannabidiol in a CBD shop like Cali Weed? The answer is simple and can be summed up in one sentence: the cannabidiol-based products you'll find in the Cali Weed CBD Shop are natural, organic and, above all, French!

What effects does cannabidiol have?

Unlike its cousin THC, cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive molecule. Its therapeutic benefits are numerous. First and foremost, cannabidiol's anti-inflammatory and analgesic virtues enable pain sufferers to reduce the intensity of their pain. Cannabidiol also has anti-epileptic benefits, helping to reduce the number of epileptic seizures suffered by users. CBD also has anti-psychotic properties, so for people suffering from addictions or consuming cannabis with high THC content, for example, CBD can help them overcome these dependencies. Cannabidiol is also a super anxiolytic, which means that this molecule helps people subject to anxiety or panic attacks, or simply to relax and calm down. The Covid-19 crisis unfortunately didn't help. Cannabidiol also enhances memory and concentration. CBD helps to solve common skin problems, as well as certain skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, which are often linked to stress. Our friend cannabidiol is also an excellent anti-convulsant.

For an exhaustive list of the benefits of CBD, take a look at this article: All the benefits of cannabidiol.

What side effects does cannabidiol have?

Side effects of CBD or cannabidiol are practically non-existent. In very rare cases, it has been reported that the CBD molecule can cause a slight dryness of the mouth and bloating in the stomach. But these effects are extremely rare.

For an exhaustive list of side effects associated with CBD consumption, please consult this article: Side effects of cannabidiol.

How to use cannabidiol

There are many ways to consume cannabidiol! In fact, there are many different products and methods of consumption. You can, for example, consume CBD flowers in infusions, by vaping via a dedicated vaporizer (without combustion), and also in cooking in your favorite dishes and recipes. You can find cannabidiol oils that can be taken orally or sublingually for better assimilation by the body, or applied directly to the skin by massaging sensitive areas. You can also vaporize our CBD resins. The CBD Shop Cali Weed 's cannabidiol teas and herbal teas are also excellent, and bring great joy to your taste buds! In this case, simply boil some water, take some tea, let it steep for 5-6 minutes and enjoy. Culinary oils with cannabidiol are also available to enhance your favorite dishes, and here again, simplicity is the order of the day: simply spray the oil directly onto your salads or favorite dishes. Cannabidiol can also be used for pets such as dogs and cats. In the same way as for humans, cannabidiol oil for pets is available, as are cannabidiol shampoos for dogs and cats.

What does cannabidiol add today? As you'll have gathered from our other articles on the CBD blog, cannabidiol is such a complete molecule that it's difficult to answer this question succinctly. Its benefits are increasingly recognized by the scientific and medical community. A fast-growing market has emerged, and for the time being, cannabidiol is proving increasingly popular with new enthusiasts. What's your experience or opinion of cannabidiol?

The Cali Weed team