How Does CBD Work?
Industry experts estimate that the CBD market will hit $2.1 billion by 2020, with $450 million coming from the hemp industry. Yet, according to a survey conducted in 2016, only 5% of Americans know what CBD is and how it works. For a market that is supposed to skyrocket within the next couple of years, it seems like the public needs some serious education. After all, once the awareness is growing, so is the industry; it’s a win-win situation if you ask us. So, as a premium CBD supplier who cares about the cannabis community, we feel obliged to contribute to this common goal. What Is CBD? The cannabis plant contains 113 active compounds called cannabinoids. CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is one of them. It also happens to be the second cannabinoid – next to THC – that occurs in abundance. Contrary to THC, CBD has no intoxicating properties, so it won’t make you feel “high.” Better yet, CBD has been scientifically shown to counter the psychoactive effects of THC, includ...