What are high-CBD products and how do they work?
Highlights:
- Although cannabidiol (CBD) it is not thought to provide intoxicating effects (like THC), it may modify brain function, potentially resulting in changes in mood, perception, and behaviour.
- Most consumers report upbeat but relaxed sensations that permeate both body and mind, while leaving one focused and engaged.
- High-CBD products can be found under the FOCUS category in BC Cannabis Stores.
Cannabis is a potent plant that generates hundreds of active chemicals over the course of its natural development. The trichomes, strand-like translucent glands on female cannabis flowers, create many of the compounds such as cannabinoids and terpenes that provide us with numerous effects.
The two most common cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). While CBD is only one of more than 120 known cannabinoids, it is the second most common after THC.
Although CBD is still considered psychoactive (modifying brain function and resulting in changes in mood, perception, and behaviour), it is not thought of as intoxicating, meaning it does not deliver the feeling of euphoria that is often associated with THC consumption.
How does CBD work?
CBD interacts with our endocannabinoid system (ECS) in a different way than other cannabinoids. While THC connects directly with your brain and body’s cannabinoid receptors to produce euphoric effects, CBD does not. CBD is thought to enhance the effect of endocannabinoids already present in your body, helping to maintain internal homeostasis and generally leading to feelings of relaxation.
More consumers are seeking out high-CBD products for an engaged and clear-headed experience that may offer temporary relief from the stress of the modern world, sometimes with a burst of increased energy and creative inspiration. Most agree that these products may be used at any time of the day, because CBD is not intoxicating.
How do I choose a high-CBD product?
Wondering how to choose a high-CBD product? The packaging of each cannabis product (dried flower, pre-rolls, oils, or capsules) will state the percentages of THC and CBD. In most products, THC remains the dominant cannabinoid, and is usually found in levels between 15 and 25 percent, with CBD usually present in levels of less than one percent. Any cannabis product containing more than four percent CBD is generally considered high-CBD.
As with all cannabis, the experience of high-CBD products will vary between individuals based on a variety of factors. Most consumers report upbeat but relaxed sensations that permeate both body and mind, not unlike the feelings you get from a long walk on a beach, or spending time doing something you love.
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