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What is CBD

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What is CBD CBD is one of over 60 naturally occurring cannabinoid compounds found in Hemp Plants an annual herbaceous flowering plant CBD oil is derived from an organic substance formed in the plant s secretions Both marijuana and hemp are forms of cannabis However cannabis does not mean marijuana Cannabis is the genus name and general umbrella term under which all forms of marijuana and hemp fall Until recently delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC was the most wellknown and studied cannabinoid due to its abundance in marijuana However as the second most prevalent cannabinoid in marijuana and the top non psychoactive cannabinoid found in hemp CBD has been gaining momentum in the scientific community and media Unlike THC CBD does not cause any feeling of high which contributes to its legalization across the United States CBD does not typically have any immediate noticeable effect though some

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customers have reported otherwise when using isolates Weatherly Farms CBD products and extracts are derived from hemp not marijuana and can also be referred to as CBD hemp oil hemp derived CBD oil or plainly hemp extracts since they typically contain more than just CBD However CBD oil is different from hemp seed oil and organic hemp oil as these are derived from hemp which contain no CBD ingredients How does CBD work CBD primarily interacts with the body s endocannabinoid system a grouping of millions of cannabinoid receptors found throughout your body but are primarily clustered in the brain and central nervous system While CBD is a phytocannabinoid or plant based cannabinoid your body also naturally produces cannabinoids known as endocannabinoids Almost every organ of your body including your skin and digestive tract contains cannabinoid receptors The

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endocannabinoid system has four primary purposes including neuroprotection stress relief immune response and regulating the body s general state of balance impacting faculties such as appetite sleep mood and pain Unlike THC CBD does not interact directly with the two classical cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 This is why CBD does not cause any psychoactive effect Instead CBD inhibits the enzymes that break down endocannabinoids leading to an increase in your body s naturallyproduced cannabinoids This increase even occurs in our furry friends making CBD helpful to all our pets too At Weatherly Farms we take great pride in giving you the best product for your hard earned money

For more help and information contact a CBD expert at Weatherly Farms 

435-218-4991