The Discovery of Cannabinoids Cannabis has been used as a medicine, for religious ceremonies and rituals, and for recreational purposes for over 5000 years. Cannabinol (different from Cannabidiol/CBD), was the first plant cannabinoid to be isolated by chemists, is thought to form naturally from THC during the storage of harvested cannabis, as well as being…
What Makes These Cannabinoids So Very Different from Each Other? The Cannabis Sativa plant naturally produces well over 100 identified chemical compounds referred to as cannabinoids. Among the two most prevalent and highly sought after are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). With the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill (affecting hemp-derived CBD), and the widespread…
What Exactly is CBD? First discovered in 1940, cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 113 unique phytocannabinoids naturally produced by the cannabis plant. Absent of any psychoactive properties, CBD can be extracted and/or isolated from both Marijuana and industrial hemp. CBD is in everything from moisturizers and coffee, to makeup and wellness supplements. Unless you’ve been…