An Overview on Cannabis

CBD, an abbreviation for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound discovered within the Cannabis sativa plant, commonly known as cannabis or hemp. It is worth emphasizing that CBD sourced from hemp contains negligible amounts of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the well-known component of cannabis. Within the United States, a specific variant of CBD has obtained approval as a pharmaceutical for the treatment of seizures.

The Cannabis sativa plant encompasses an excess of 80 cannabinoids, with THC occupying the most prominent status among cannabis constituents. However, CBD, derived from hemp, elicits distinct effects on brain chemistry when compared to THC.

While CBD is prescribed to address seizure disorders like epilepsy, it also finds application in the management of diverse conditions such as anxiety, pain, dystonia (a muscular disorder), Parkinson's disease, Crohn's disease, and others. Nonetheless, it is crucial to recognize the prevailing dearth of compelling scientific evidence substantiating these applications.

In 2018, legislation was enacted in the United States, legalizing the commercialization of hemp and hemp-based products. However, it is of utmost importance to comprehend that not all CBD products derived from hemp possess legal status. Given that CBD is an approved prescription medication, its inclusion in consumable goods or dietary supplements is proscribed by law. 

CBD is exclusively sanctioned for integration within "cosmetic" products. Nevertheless, CBD products labeled as dietary supplements persist in the market, and the actual CBD content in these items may not consistently align with the claims presented on their labels.