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The 2018 US Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp, which had previously been outlawed in 1937 under the Marihuana Tax Act which linked the cultivation of hemp together with marijuana. The 2018 Farm Bill gave rise to the widespread cultivation of industrial hemp in the US and the resulting increased prevalence and use of CBD previously banned in 1937. CBD, now readily available in a large variety of products, is quickly gaining in popularity and headed toward mainstream acceptance.
CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound found primarily in the hemp plant. It’s one of the many potent cannabinoids found in hemp. Cannabinoids are an array of fatty compounds produced in hemp and other plants (also produced by the human body itself and known as endocannabinoids). These cannabinoids are responsible for most of the benefits of cannabis. Importantly, CBD is widely known to have many similar properties but it is non-psychoactive, meaning it won’t make you high.
CBD is used in a wide array of ingestible products like oils, edibles, and drinks as well as in topical use lotions and creams. Many CBD users report various benefits; however your results may vary as organic compounds like CBD can produce different effects for different people.
Marijuana is considered a drug and the US federal government still considers it to be a Class 1 controlled substance; however, many US states have instituted legislation to allow its use for medicinal purposes and some states even for recreational purposes as well.
Please note that many low quality and inexpensive CBD products originate in Asian countries such as China, which often have much lower quality standards.
FDA DISCLOSURE: THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.