WHAT IS CBD?

  • WHAT IS CBD?

What is CBD?

Cannabis is an incredibly special plant that has played an important role in human history
for decades. It has been used for a variety of purposes, including, paper, textile, fuel,
in the construction, food and medical industries. Cannabis and marijuana should not be confused. Cannabis and marijuana are cannabis species – both belong to the Cannabis Sativa family. Although they come from the same species and contain a psychoactive component – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), they are different strains. Hemp contains a lower THC and a higher CBD, which reduces or eliminates the psychoactive effect.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound in the cannabis plant that belongs to the group of cannabinoids. There are hundreds of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, the most common being CBD, THC and CBG. They
differ in chemical structure and activity. Cannabinoids are compounds that affect our body through the Endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is located throughout the body, including the nervous system, immune system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, as well as organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, liver, genitals, and muscles.

What is CBD oil?

CBD oil is derived from the plant Cannabis Sativa L. and naturally contains various phytocannabinoids (CBD, THC, CBG, CBN, CBC, etc.) and, depending on the product, also vegetable oil (most commonly hemp seed oil). Unlike conventional hemp seed oil, CBD oil is rich not only in phytocannabinoids but also in Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids and terpenoids, which give CBD oil unique properties.

What are CBD flowers?

CBD flowers are Cannabis Sativa L. certified variety and are 100% organic. CBD flowers are an ideal choice for those looking for high levels of cannabidiol, not THC.

How is CBD legal?

Unlike THC, CBD has no psychoactive effect and is therefore not classified as a narcotic. Hemp varieties with a THC content not exceeding 0.2% are permitted in Estonia in accordance with European Union laws