Facts and myths about CBD

Mark Dae
3 min readSep 12, 2017

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With CBD becoming more popular than ever as a herbal supplement with beneficial therapeutic effects, so do the myths, misconceptions and stigma surrounding the topic. It is high time we get our CBD facts right and dispel the misconceptions to allow everyone to realize the healing properties of this amazing herbal alternative.

CBD is not an acronym

Most people assume CBD is an acronym, but actually CBD stands for cannabidiol. Cannabidiol is the chemical compound present in cannabinoid that works by binding the cannabinoid receptors in the human body. Apart from CBD and THC, cannabinoid has over 60 compounds each with a different therapeutic property.

CBD does not get you high

CBD is a non-intoxicating compound derived from the cannabis plant. Yes, the same plant that produces the popular recreational (also illegal) drug marijuana. But CBD or medical cannabis does not produce the intoxicating effects of marijuana, as CBD is the non-psychoactive compound present in high amounts in cannabinoid. The other compound present in highest concentration in cannabis is Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the compound present in marijuana giving it its ‘high’ feeling.

CBD is a patented neuroprotectant and antioxidant

While THC compounds are classified as recreational drugs, the CBD is famous for its newly discovered medicinal and therapeutic properties. The U.S Government patented CBD as a neuroprotectant and antioxidant in the year 2003. The documented medical properties of CBD ranges from suppressing nausea, vomiting, seizures to combating psychosis, inflammatory, neurodegenerative disorders.

It is also found to be effective in killing tumor and cancer cells by boosting the immune system to fight the bad cells which are weakening the good cells. HH’s CBD products are formulated with cannabidiol, which is the cannabinoid that binds to the receptors of your immune system. You can now buy CBD products online at Heartland Holistic.

Breeding of the plants yields THC-free strains

Owing to the growing popularity of the compound’s medicinal values, cultivators have taken to breeding to yield plants with negligible or no THC. The oil from such CBD plants is used to make CBD edibles for athletes and CBD oils, drops and vapours. Heartland Holistic also offers CBD gummies for professional athletes, that is completely free of intoxicating THC compounds. CBD is also believed to have a natural barrier against the intoxicating effects of strains containing higher doses of THC.

CBD is not completely non-psychotropic

Unlike it is frequently characterized, CBD is not completely non-psychotropic and that’s not a bad thing. Here’s why, CBD is found to have mood-altering properties that help a great deal in treating mental health issues like anxiety, schizophrenia and depression. At the same time, CBD is not as psychoactive or psychotropic as THC that has an intoxicating effect.

CBD is not addictive

No, CBD is not addictive. In fact, it can be used to treat addiction. As it contains little to no THC and because the CBD compound forms a natural barrier against the intoxicating effects of THC.

Fitness and health enthusiasts around the world are warming up to CBD for fitness and the health benefits it offers.

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