Hiro International says its orange peel CBD is structurally the same as the CBD found in the cannabis plant.
When lawmakers enacted the 2018 Farm Bill, they accidentally created a loophole responsible for the CBD wellness mania seen in recent years. The law allowed manufacturers to use industrial hemp to produce CBD oil and other products, removing the possibility of THC from entering the system.
One company found another loophole: instead of using hemp flower, they extract CBD from orange peels. Japan’s Hiro International presented such a product at this year’s Cosme Tokyo cosmetics fair, according to Hanf Magazine. The orange peel-derived CBD oil is 100% THC-free and does not use any hemp or marijuana plants.
In recent years, CBD companies have landed in hot water for products containing trace amounts of THC. Ellipse Analytics ran a study last year that found 45% of the 250 best-selling CBD products contained detectable levels of THC. Another study from Johns Hopkins University reported CBD products could also cause users to fail drug tests.
Though Japan has a developing CBD industry, THC is highly taboo and highly illegal in the country. Hiro International spokesperson Ryousuke Koseki explained these variable levels of THC in CBD products is why the country hasn’t fully embraced the latest wellness craze.
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“Some companies have had huge problems because THC has been detected in their products,” Koseki said. “Many companies now have concerns and consumers are unsettled.”
Unfortunately, Hiro International didn’t explain their exact extraction process, which is likely proprietary. But the company states this orange CBD is the same structurally as the CBD found in the cannabis plant. Despite the difference in creation, it also offers consumers the same wellness benefits and skincare regime that traditional CBD products offer. Hiro International has already developed body lotion, make-up remover, hair care product, and lip balm prototypes using the orange CBD oil.
“With Orange CBD, you get the same ingredient, same effects and there’s no danger in terms of legality,” Koseki told CBDWire. “It also provides a different story of CBD for the consumer that sounds better than being derived from the marijuana plant.”
Though Republicans in Pennsylvania long opposed recreational marijuana, lawmakers have come around in order to fix sizable budget deficits.
The Tri-State area is among the U.S. regions most ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. The United States has more than 1.6 million cases and nearly 100,000 deaths, according to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But more than 500,000 cases and 45,000 deaths come from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania alone.
The pandemic has had a disastrous impact on these state economies and lawmakers have turned to an unlikely savior to increase tax revenue — marijuana. PA republican lawmakers say marijuana legalization inevitable post pandemic.
Last week, a group of New York State Sens. implored Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers to legalize recreational cannabis to make up the $13 billion deficit the state currently faces. Pennsylvania also faces a sizable budget deficit, as the state has lost more than $4 billion in tax revenue since the start of the pandemic. While Pennsylvania Democrats have typically led the charge on legal cannabis, Republican state lawmakers have begun discussing the possibility to close the significant loss in revenue.
“Given the pandemic and the fiscal problems that the state is facing, people who may not have formerly considered recreational marijuana as a revenue generator may be brought to the table,” said State Sen. Dan Laughlin, a Republican, told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“I fully believe that recreational marijuana is going to be one of the pieces of revenue that is certainly discussed in the budget cycle. It absolutely will be,” added Laughlin. “I’m not a big fan of marijuana, but I also know there’s not a kid or adult in America that couldn’t find a bag of weed if they wanted it.”
Worry is mounting about where the state will cut resources, as schools already lack funds and roads need repairs, the Inquirer reports. Not only could legal marijuana boost tax revenue, it would also remove the money the state spends prosecuting cannabis cases. The possible solution has Republican lawmakers, who have previously unified in opposing adult-use marijuana, reconsidering new bills in the GOP-controlled Pennsylvania House and Senate.
“It’s a whole new world here. So everything is on the table,” Republican State Sen. Tom Killion said. “Historically, there’s been a few people pushing for recreational marijuana use, but never a groundswell in the [Republican-controlled] House and Senate.
“I can tell you as a member of the Appropriations Committee, it’s nothing we’ve talked about yet,” he continued. “But this time around, you’re going to hear everything discussed.”
Harper Polling reported last month more than 60% of Pennsylvania voters favor recreational marijuana legalization. Among those who consider themselves “very conservative” or “somewhat conservative,” 54% supported full legalization.
“It’s inevitable, so why not get ahead of the curve and do it now,” Charlie Gerow, Quantam Communication CEO and conservative Republican strategist, told the Inquirer. “The tax dollars will have more leverage if legislators move to legalize it sooner. What’s keeping them back?”
The elevator in my high-rise gets crowded easily, often stopping on every floor. During this era of social distancing, it’s suddenly of great concern. Am I justified ignoring yells for ‘hold the elevator’?
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ROOM FOR ONE MORE?
Q: I live in a high-rise with a diverse mix of residents, from recent college graduates to retirees. The elevator is slower than molasses and gets crowded easily, often stopping on every floor. During normal times, this is admittedly a pain. But during this era of social distancing, it’s suddenly of great concern. On more than one occasion, I’ve found myself pushing the “door close” button even when I hear someone running down the hall yelling “Hold the elevator!” Is my action justifiable?
A: In a perfect world, when an elevator became too crowded for your liking, you could simply step off and wait until a vacant one arrives moments later. And yet, from what you’ve described, chances of your gliding into an elevator that remains empty as it whisks you to your destination are slim to none.
For as long as we are dealing with this pandemic, gone are the days when it’s socially passable for a would-be passenger to announce: “Everyone inhale, I’m getting on!”
Therefore, if they haven’t already, building management must establish new guidelines for fair and safe use of the elevator — starting with a maximum occupancy number measured in single, not double digits. To dissuade those who might attempt to charm their way on board, decals on the floor could indicate a space for each rider to stand. Once those spaces are filled, the elevator would be de facto at capacity.
Having an officially sanctioned passenger limit erases the shame from your flick of the “door close” button. In such a case, you’d simply be following the rules. And further, by helping the elevator get to its destination sooner, you’re freeing it to be dispatched for its next round of poky pick-ups.
Yet, that still leaves us with a problem of supply and demand…an overtaxed elevator incapable of efficiently serving the needs of all residents.
You’ve mentioned the building includes a broad array of ages. Priority ridership should be given to anyone with a mobility issue. In the name of chivalry, an able-bodied person (regardless of gender) should relinquish a spot aboard the elevator to let a non-able-bodied person ride instead.
For those well enough to do so, taking the stairs may be the win-win option. Apart from the obvious fitness benefits, climbing flights so others don’t have to is more socially redeeming than 45 minutes on an elliptical machine ever could be.
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EXCUSE ME, THERE’S A LINE
Q: On more than one occasion, I’ve seen people cut their way into lines to enter grocery and big-box hardware stores ahead of people who have been waiting. What’s the appropriate way to ensure others anticipate their turn?
A: Oh, for the days when going to the supermarket did not require waiting in a queue that looks imported from Disney World. And yet, such is the reality for so many at this time. Fortunately, most stores have a staff member posted at their entry to ensure the orderly coming and going of customers. They are not infallible, though, and it’s up to all of us to ensure would-be cutters do not disregard those who have been waiting patiently.
Ideally, the person immediately behind the line jumper should provide a gentle reminder to the effect of: “I’m sorry, I know you couldn’t have realized this, but the line actually begins back there.”
When the cutter implores: “Would you mind terribly if I went ahead of you?” the answer should be: “Not at all — as long as you get the okay from every person behind me first.”
That should stop the cutting in its tracks, but if it does not, calmly find a store employee to take charge of the situation. Remember: being cut in line should not push your own blood pressure over the line.
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CBD tinctures are similar to CBD oils, but there are some key differences. Here’s what you should know.
CBD tinctures are a reduced form of the cannabis plant. They are usually comprised of a strong CBD strain that is dissolved in alcohol, which, over a period of weeks, absorbs the benefits of the compound. After the liquid is strained, and depending on the product, full-spectrum oil could be added.
Tinctures are consumed orally, often packaged in a glass bottle with an eye dropper that allows for precise dosing. This addition is something that tincture users love since it helps them keep better track of their CBD usage and the effect it has on their bodies.
One of the toughest parts about the marijuana industry is its state of disarray, which allows for a lot of confusion. The terms “CBD oil” and “CBD tinctures” are often used interchangeably, but there are a few key differences. CBD tinctures and oils are made through different processes, with tinctures relying on alcohol or a water-based solution in order to extract the properties of CBD. Oils are typically CBD isolates, pulled from the cannabis sativa plant through CO2 extraction, which is later dissolved into an oil, typically coconut or hemp seed.
People interested in purchasing these kinds of products need to get informed or tread carefully, because not all CBD products are created equal. There are plenty of bogus products on the market. For instance, a tincture you spot in a gas station may seem super convenient, but will most likely not deliver the results you’re after.
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Still, CBD tinctures are very effective for medicinal use, containing a wide range of terpenes and compounds that provide mental and physical benefits. They’re also safe and easy to use, allowing you to keep track of your dose and to increase it or decrease it without much fuss.
Choosing a CBD tincture requires some basic knowledge of the compound. Full spectrum tinctures are usually the ones most preferred, since they contain the entire range of cannabinoids, which tend to work better together. Tinctures where CBD is isolated may lose some of the compound’s benefits and effects over the process, also getting rid of marijuana’s much discussed entourage effect.
Before you make your purchase, be sure to read the label and to know where the tincture comes from. If it’s made in the U.S., there’s higher odds of a better and safer product if it hails from Colorado or California. These states have booming legal cannabis markets, where products have to follow a stricter set of rules and guidelines in order to get approved and make their way onto shelves.
“Convalescent plasma” is plasma that’s been removed from the blood of a person who has recovered from a disease, such as coronavirus, and transfused into a patient who needs help fighting the same disease.
Still in its early stages of research, the FDA is looking into whether or not convalescent plasma is a viable option for the treatment of coronavirus, a pandemic plaguing the globe. The Mayo Clinic explains the use of convalescent plasma as, “people who’ve recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies — proteins the body uses to fight off infections — to the disease in their blood. The blood from people who’ve recovered is called convalescent plasma. Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood.”
In early May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated their guidance and information on convalescent plasma, saying, “Because COVID-19 convalescent plasma has not yet been approved for use by FDA, it is regulated as an investigational product.” As a non-approved treatment, plasma therapy undergoes strict criteria in its testing and use. The FDA recommended the first step in utilizing convalescent plasma was to seek it out from, “an FDA-registered blood establishment.”
Here are three things the FDA wants you to know about what’s currently underway with convalescent plasma:
A website has been set-up with information and resources to help health care practitioners, researchers and the public.
Those who want to study the use of convalescent plasma in a clinical trial setting should submit requests to CBER’s Office of Blood Research and Review by email: CBERDCC_eMailSub@fda.hhs.gov.
If patients or physicians need to receive convalescent plasma, the FDA has stated it will respond to requests between 8am EST and 8pm EST (Mon-Sun) within four hours. To apply for the use of the plasma, a requesting physician may contact FDA by completing this form and submitting by email: CBER_eIND_Covid-19@FDA.HHS.gov.
With researchers looking into whether or not the plasma can elevate a patient’s ability to fight infection, it’s shown promising traits in recent research. Published late April in the Proceedings of The National Academy Of Sciences (PNAS,) a team of researchers found, “CP can serve as a promising rescue option for severe COVID-19, while the randomized trial is warranted.” Focused on finding an immediate treatment for coronavirus, the team looked at ten different patients in hospitals in Wuhan, China and found interesting results. According to PNAS:
“ The pilot study on CP therapy shows a potential therapeutic effect and low risk in the treatment of severe COVID-19 patients. One dose of CP with a high concentration of neutralizing antibodies can rapidly reduce the viral load and tends to improve clinical outcomes. The optimal dose and treatment time point, as well as the definite clinical benefits of CP therapy, need to be further investigated in randomized clinical studies.”
A detailed document from the FDA can be seen here; offering key insights and information around the use of the experimental treatment and what precautions are in place.
Innovative hemp products, such as CBD gummies, are now being combined with essential vitamins and nutrients merging CBD and health in intriguing ways.
When CBD first entered the marketplace the products were limited and consumers lacked knowledge so they were skeptical. The years have passed and the CBD market has exponentially expanded with innovative products being created to cater to all walks of life. Additionally, more information and knowledge is being discovered for the public to digest.
CBD is already loaded with so many benefits, but CBD companies have taken things a step further in building on the convenience factor of their products. Innovative hemp products like CBD gummies are now being combined with essential vitamins and nutrients merging CBD and health in intriguing ways. According to a new report by Grand View Research, “The global CBD gummy market size is expected to reach USD 6.94 billion by 2025, exhibiting a 31.9% CAGR over the forecast period”.
Perhaps the reason for such growth in this market is that people love the convenience, taste, and benefits that can be hard-pressed into candy-like form.
What To Expect When You Take A CBD Gummy
If you are accustomed to taking CBD sublingually, you need to be aware of the fact that the CBD will take longer to take effect and may feel lighter. If you are new to CBD, gummies are a great option because the doses are low.
How To Find The “Right” CBD Gummy
It may seem to be a daunting task to shuffle through hundreds of CBD companies to check out different options, but there are a few things to keep in mind while trying to find the one best suited for your personal needs.
You should start by figuring out what dosage you are looking for. The common mg per CBD gummy is 10 mg, but some companies have 5 mg. This is nice because you can dial back the effects if you need it to be lighter for work or school situations, or even double up if you’re having “one of those days”.
You should figure out if you want a gummy that is strictly CBD, or if you would like the one that is geared towards nutrition. There are options that have included vitamins such as essential B vitamins, nutrients such as turmeric and spirulina and apple cider vinegar, and even ginger. I’m sure there are more options, but these are some of the options I’ve seen. There are also multivitamin gummies with CBD!
Another aspect to consider is if you want to feel the intoxicating effects of THC. If you don’t, you should opt for a hemp-based gummy as they contain less than 0.3% THC, and if you don’t want any chance of it showing up on a drug test (even as a false positive) make sure to purchase a broad spectrum gummy.
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I would also like to point out that all CBD companies are not created “equally”. This means that some companies are out to make a quick buck using the lowest quality ingredients and using fillers that are artificial and toxic. Make sure to align yourself with a company that offers batch level 3rd party testing on their products. When you read this certificate of analysis you are able to see exactly what went into your product. You can also google some of the ingredients you don’t know so you do your own research and become a mini CBD expert in the process. Top-notch CBD companies will offer full transparency because they are proud of what they put into their products!
Do They Actually Work?
CBD gummies contain CBD oil (cannabinoids) and have been noted to relieve issues such as insomnia, stress, anxiety, pms symptoms, menopause symptoms, adhd, alzheimer’s, and much more. The reason CBD is so effective is because the cannabinoids interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and have positive effects on the central nervous system. The endocannabinoid receptors are located in the brain, and in fact, receptors are said to be located in all parts of the body. It seems almost impossible that CBD wouldn’t be able to work, from a “scientific” standpoint. Some people have even argued that you might feel a placebo effect, but of course, that’s up for a heavy debate.
Conclusion
The CBD market is rapidly expanding and the products are becoming more innovative to keep up with the demand. People are utilizing gummies in all aspects of their lives from women’s health, pain management, health, and fitness, as well as using it to manage certain illnesses that cause seizures or neurological issues. The beauty of CBD is that it’s so versatile and can fit into all walks of life. Whatever the reason you might feel the need to incorporate CBD into your daily routine, it will not disappoint, you just have to find the right product for yourself!
Cannabis helps people to put themselves in others’ shoes. There’s even the chance that after passing the weed back and forth a few times that laughter will ensue.
Anger. Sometimes it’s self righteous, sometimes it’s about love, sometimes it’s fueled by fear, but it often comes in pairs, especially when a couple or a couple of friends get heated. Being passionate is a good thing, but so is maintaining relationships and even your cool. Marijuana is the great moderator, and for more reasons than you might thing.
When we feel justified in our outrage, especially with someone we care about, it can be hard to see past our own side of the argument. Things get said that should have stayed under wraps. One of the best ways to slow down the racing thoughts fueling your rage is to pick up the pipe, vaporizer or joint and have a few tokes.
If there’s only one takeaway from this story, it’s that rising above fear, hate, outrage and an abundance of self righteousness takes willpower. It takes the willpower to stop mid-rant and consider your headspace. It takes guts to stop an argument in its tracks, and having the reward of a calming hit or three of cannabis or concentrates also helps reset the mind.
With two people at each other’s throats about anything from politics to child rearing to whose fault whatever is, the ultimate best thing to do is to stop, lock eyes with all of your might and pull out the bong. There’s a reason toking is often referred to as passing the peace pipe.
Adversaries can more easily see that their stances aren’t the only ones and cannabis helps people to put themselves in others’ shoes. There’s even the chance that after passing the weed back and forth a few times that laughter will ensue. Sometimes it’s easy to hold fast to ideas that turn out to be either ridiculous, overstated or deeply personal. When it’s the latter, being able to recognize issues for what they are — and aren’t — is crucial.
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Marijuana opens the mind in many ways. Creatives use it during their processes, patients use it to combat their symptoms and ailments, everyday people use it to relax, and pretty much everyone who uses it does so for a pleasant experience.
It’s no wonder that cannabis is truly the wonder drug for anger. In all truth, marijuana is sometimes going to be the common ground that elevates an argument to a conversation, and anger to understanding.
Staying in touch with friends and family is vital in the midst of a pandemic, even if states are encouraging people to remain socially distanced.
No matter where you live, it’s likely that your state is enforcing some sort of social distancing guidelines. These temporary measures are meant to be strict, keeping us from our friends and family in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, and they’re a sign of our troubled times. Although there’s no way of knowing how social activities will look in the future, we’ll most likely be spending more time at home as a way of reducing our contact with others and protecting our households from the virus.
Still, no matter how informed you are and how much you Zoom, many of us feel frustrated and lonely due to the current situation. The best option is to get creative with how we communicate with our friends and family. The happier we are with our social lives, the more likely it is we’ll have a positive outlook and disposition throughout this whole thing.
Here are 5 creative ways that’ll allow you to stay in touch with the people you miss most.
Keep your friends with you
We’re all tired of phone calls and video chats, but they’re the safest and most efficient way of staying in touch with the people you love. If you’re bored of the Zoom format, one thing you could try is to hang there with your friends while you do something else, like cook. If video chat parties aren’t your thing, try having personal calls and video chats with just your closest friends.
Try socializing with other people on social media, whether it’s someone you’ve been following for years, a friend you haven’t spoken with in a long time, or a stranger who posted something cool. If you’re looking for something different and a space where you can interact with like-minded people, you could try joining a virtual chat room like the ones available on Discord or Slack.
Get comfortable with voice notes
Voice notes are a step above text messages and a step below phone calls. They’re a good balance for those who don’t enjoy phone call but are craving a bit more contact with others. Voice notes are a great option since you can record and listen to them while doing other things. It’s as easy as downloading an app on your phone.
Small businesses, schools and communities are getting creative with social distancing, creating plenty of virtual events that celebrate all sorts of things from holidays to happy hours. As the days pass and people grow more comfortable with this new way of communicating, more events of this type will appear that will bring a little normalcy to our lives.
Be aware of your state’s guidelines
The coronavirus pandemic has affected states to different degrees. Be aware of what your community leaders are saying and be sure to comply with their guidelines. If it’s possible to meet up with others by following social distance guidelines and occupying open spaces, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t catch up with those who live nearby. Get informed and try to adapt to this new reality as best as you can.
While the pandemic means fewer employees on the sales floors, it also means a surging need for workers to process and package online and phone orders for mail, vehicle delivery, and curbside pick-up.
Leafly, the largest cannabis website in the world, issued its fourth annual Cannabis Industry Jobs Report in February, roughly a month before the outbreak of Covid-19 was officially declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Leafly’s report revealed that America remains the legal cannabis industry’s biggest employer despite a downturn related to “a slow-growing Canadian market, shrinking investment capital, a national vaping health crisis, and layoffs at some of the industry’s leading brands.”
The future still looked bright for jobs in the legal cannabis industry, designated by Leafly’s report as the fastest-growing job sector in the United States as of early February 2020. But now that the Covid-19 pandemic has detonated an economic bomb across the globe, the future of cannabis employment may look decidedly different.
In an April article for legal website FindLaw by staff writer Bridget Molitor, JD, she articulates the various jobs that the legal cannabis industry offers. These jobs include roles in growing, producing, manufacturing, and sales, but given persistent concerns about the perils of working in close proximity to others, the cannabis industry will need to pivot a greater proportion of its workforce towards more autonomous models for its job market to remain viable.
Work-from-home cannabis careers were out there before Covid-19 crashed the economy, and by the looks of listings on popular job search websites like Monster and Indeed (not to mention industry-specific sites like Vangst, 420 Careers and Ganjapreneur.com), opportunities to work from home are more abundant than ever. Remote sales, online support, brand ambassadors, content writers, and web designers are in high demand.
For those willing and able to venture out in states like California and Colorado, which declared both medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries “essential businesses” during the lockdown, jobs as cannabis delivery drivers are also on the rise. In April, reporter Luke Winkie followed up on an earlier story for The Goods, which publishes market-oriented content for Vox.
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Winkie checked back in with an L.A. area cannabis delivery driver who he interviewed in a previous article. The driver confirmed that business had “never been better” due to panic buying and the “stay-at-home” order.
It may be a long time before the 6 feet social distancing rule becomes a thing of the past. Until then, retail establishments need to find ways to maintain sales volume without endangering customers. While this will mean there could be fewer employees on the sales floors, it also means a surging need for workers to process and package online and phone orders for mail, vehicle delivery, and curbside pick-up.
The legal marijuana industry sustained multiple hits to its profit margin in 2019, and still managed to maintain its status as a dominant sector of the U.S. jobs market. With that crucial advantage, and if the ubiquity of remote cannabis-related jobs crowding the job boards is any indication, the industry may be poised to weather the economic crisis better than most.
While further research is needed into the effects of CBD on one’s body and mind, evidence so far indicates that it can alter the activity of naturally occurring cannabinoids.
In his article “Cannabidiol Claims and Misconceptions” (Trends in Pharmacological Sciences 38, 198-201; 2017), Dr. Ethan Russo debunks the misconception that CBD is non-psychoactive and non-psychotropic:
“CBD is frequently mischaracterized in lay, electronic, and scientific sources as ‘non-psychoactive’ or ‘non-psychotropic’ in comparison to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but these terms are inaccurate, given its prominent pharmacological benefits on anxiety, schizophrenia, addiction, and possibly even depression. More accurately, CBD should be preferably labeled as ‘non-intoxicating’, and lacking associated reinforcement, craving, compulsive use, etc., that would indicate a significant drug abuse liability.”
Katie Stem, CEO of Peak Extracts (OR), offers the broadest definition of psychoactive as “a substance that has an effect on the brain, although some reduce it down to something that has a discernible effect on mood, perception or behavior.” As she notes, many substances have an undeniable impact on brain chemistry, but little to no intoxicating effect. For example, caffeine, antidepressant medications, and nicotine are often described as having psychoactive properties.
“The word psychotropic can also be used in this context, as it describes a drug that has an effect on mental state,” she adds.
While all psychedelics are psychoactive, relatively few psychoactive substances are psychedelic.
“Psychedelic is usually described as discernible alterations in perception, which may include any of the five senses. Sensations could be altered or heightened, and the perception of time is often dilated,” Stem observes.
In addition, psychedelic most often refers to visual or auditory hallucinations that you know are not real (as opposed to psychosis). Some pharmacologists classify cannabis as being a hallucinogen as cannabis use can be associated with perceptual changes. It’s a category cannabis is often defaulted to, since it doesn’t neatly fit the category of depressant or stimulant.
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While further research is needed into the effects of CBD on one’s body and mind, evidence so far indicates that CBD can alter the activity of naturally occurring (endogenous) cannabinoids rather than directly affecting cannabinoid receptors. Because cannabinoid receptors are located broadly throughout our bodies, many effects are possible such as mediation of pain, inflammation, sleep, and digestion.
Applying CBD topically will produced localized effects on the region where the topical was administered. But one will not experience any psychoactive effects. Taking CBD internally will have broader effects, and is deemed psychoactive.
Like with any substance, there can be some side effects from taking CBD. Some people can experience drowsiness especially if this is the first time they’ve tried CBD. Also, since CBD is an anticonvulsant, it may have an effect on mood.
Any side effects will vary depending on one’s individual endcannabiniod system and how much CBD was consumed. When first trying CBD, start with 2 to 5mg, and then build up the amount slowly until one can assess the best dosage for one’s individual needs.
