The reason so many people are interested in cannabis products that don’t make them high, proponents say, is that CBD helps with everything from pain and nausea to rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, and dementia. CBD is anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antibacterial, immunosuppressive, and more, says Joseph Cohen, DO, a cannabis doctor in Boulder, CO.
If you haven’t been bombarded with CBD marketing or raves about it from friends, get ready. This extract—which comes from either marijuana or its industrial cousin, hemp—is popping up everywhere. There are CBD capsules, tinctures, and liquids for vaping plus CBD-infused lotions, beauty products, snacks, coffee, and even vaginal suppositories. Already some 1,000 brands of CBD products are available in stores—and online in states that don’t have lenient cannabis laws. This is a tiny fraction of what’s to come: The CBD market is poised to exceed $22 billion by 2022, per the Chicago-based research firm Brightfield Group.
It was in early 2014 that my veterinarian friend first recommended I look into CBD oil for dogs. My oldest dog was suffering from arthritis and my middle dog had recently begun suffering from severe anxiety any time I walked toward the door. The CBD oil did wonders for both my dogs. Since then, I’ve been a strong advocate for CBD Treats and Oil for Dogs.
This solution is water-based and also contains CBD. Liberty Lotion claims to heal a variety of illnesses. The active ingredients of this particular product are Arnica Montana and CBD oil, both known to be very effective when it comes to treating a number of issues. Distilled water, emulsifying wax, citric acid, emu oil, stearic acid, glycerin, colloidal silver, benzyl alcohol and lavender oil are also in this solution.
The undisputed champion of terpenes is the cannabis plant. For so many, the blend of terpenes defines the cannabis experience. They can tell a story of composition, define a strain or pinpoint an origin. In fact, for many cannabis grow operations, retaining high terpene profiles is a driving goal. Not only do terpenes dictate flavor profiles, but also the effects – and science is just now beginning to explore the beneficial mechanisms at play.
Hemp oil does have a number of uses and is often marketed as a cooking oil or a product that is good for moisturizing the skin. It is also used in the production of certain soaps, shampoos, and foods. It is also a basic ingredient for bio-fuel and even a more sustainable form of plastic. Hemp has been cultivated and used for roughly 10,000 years, and it definitely has useful purposes. However, a lack of cannabinoids, namely CBD, means that it has little therapeutic value.