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CBD and Health <\/strong> – Today we show you an article from the Harvard University <\/strong> blog. Link to an original post you can find at the bottom of this page.<\/p>

Cannabidiol (CBD<\/strong>) is often covered in the media, and you may see it touted as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. You can even buy a CBD-infused sports bra. But what exactly is CBD<\/strong>? And why is it so popular?<\/p>

How is cannabidiol different from marijuana, cannabis and hemp?<\/h2>

CBD<\/strong>, or cannabidiol<\/strong>, is the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis<\/strong> (marijuana). While CBD<\/strong> is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, a cousin of marijuana, or manufactured in a laboratory. One of hundreds of components in marijuana, CBD<\/strong> does not cause a “high” by itself. According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD<\/strong> exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential\u2026. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD<\/strong>.”<\/p>

Is cannabidiol legal?<\/h2>

CBD<\/strong> is readily obtainable in most parts of the United States, though its exact legal status has been in flux. All 50 states have laws legalizing CBD<\/strong> with varying degrees of restriction. In December 2015, the FDA eased the regulatory requirements to allow researchers to conduct CBD<\/strong> trials. In 2018, the Farm Bill made hemp legal in the United States, making it virtually impossible to keep CBD<\/strong> illegal \u2013 that would be like making oranges legal, but keeping orange juice illegal.<\/p>

The Farm Bill removed all hemp-derived products, including CBD<\/strong>, from the Controlled Substances Act, which criminalizes the possession of drugs. In essence, this means that CBD<\/strong> is legal if it comes from hemp, but not if it comes from cannabis (marijuana) \u2013 even though it is the exact same molecule. Currently, many people obtain CBD<\/strong> online without a medical marijuana license, which is legal in most states.<\/p>

CBD and Health – The evidence for cannabidiol health benefits<\/h2>

CBD<\/strong> has been touted for a wide variety of health issues, but the strongest scientific evidence is for its effectiveness in treating some of the cruelest childhood epilepsy syndromes, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), which typically don\u2019t respond to antiseizure medications. In numerous studies, CBD<\/strong> was able to reduce the number of seizures, and, in some cases, stop them altogether. Epidiolex, which contains CBD<\/strong>, is the first cannabis-derived medicine<\/a> approved by the FDA for these conditions.<\/p>

Animal studies, and self-reports or research in humans, suggest CBD<\/strong> may also help with:<\/p>