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Explore the world of CBD with Releaf Cannabis Education. Discover the benefits, uses, and insights into this remarkable cannabinoid for a holistic approach to wellness.
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All of our educational content has been written or reviewed by our team of writers, doctors and cannabis experts.
Our clinical team is led by Dr Stephen D'Souza MB ChB, MRCP, FRCR, FRCP.
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
From a chemical standpoint, THC and CBD are actually isomers. This means that although they have the same chemical formula, their structure differs. They are both classed as phytocannabinoids, or cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant, but their differences in structure mean that they interact with our body’s receptors in entirely disparate ways – and this is what results in their unique therapeutic properties.
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What role do terpenes play in CBD oil?
CBD oil, and CBD-infused products in general, are on what can only be described as a monumental rise in popularity and societal acceptance. In the world of health and wellness, CBD is the newest 'buzzword' – and rightfully so, as it has been found to offer a multitude of therapeutic and wellness benefits. But what exactly is CBD oil, why has it become so popular, and why are terpenes an important ingredient to consider? Let's find out.
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Breaking down CBD isolate
CBD isolate, as the name suggest, is a product that contains only CBD and no other compounds or cannabinoids produced by the cannabis sativa L. genus. There are three main subcategories of CBD products, full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolates. To fully understand the differences, it is best to look at each one individually.
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An overview of the potential medical benefits of CBD
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is well known for its vast array of potential therapeutic applications and its proven efficacy as an anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsant agent, and positive results in influencing mood regulation and neurodegenerative disorders. Often preferred over its cannabis counterpart, THC, because of its lack of intoxicating effects, CBD is commonly utilised in the health and wellness worlds for its relieving and calming properties.
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A comprehensive beginners guide to CBD dosage
Just like many other types of medications, CBD dosages are tolerated differently depending on the patient or person. Factors like age, gender, and body weight can all influence a person's tolerance to cannabidiol, making their ideal dosages different. The severity of symptoms or conditions being treated with CBD also influences dosage recommendations.
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Full spectrum CBD & understanding the entourage effect
If you're keeping up with the latest trends, you may have noticed that more and more people are interested in CBD-based products. Your online research may have led you to terms such as cannabis extract, cannabinoids and isolate, which may be confusing terms if you've never heard of them before. The entourage effect is a theory that the different compounds contained in cannabis work together to create a unique and beneficial effect.
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How long does cannabidiol (CBD) take to work
When new patients take cannabidiol, otherwise referred to as CBD, they can sometimes expect the effects to kick in immediately. When this fails to happen, they may be confused, and wonder how long they will have to wait before feeling anything noticeable.
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What is broad spectrum CBD? A beginner’s guide
With CBD products on the rise in the past few years, you are likely to have come across various types of CBD. If you are new to CBD, all the different types available on the market might make you quite confused and uncertain about which one might be best suited for your needs. In today's article, we are going to focus solely on broad-spectrum CBD products, and help you gain a full understanding of what the term relates to.
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How long does CBD take to work?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabis compound that has recently flourished in health and wellness industries across Europe and many other parts of the world. Available in oil, edible, topical and flower form, CBD products are administered internationally to potentially help manage a wide array of health concerns or conditions, from reducing seizures, pain, and inflammation to improving sleep, anxiety and skin conditions.
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What drugs should not be taken with CBD?
Drug interactions can be extremely unpleasant, but unfortunately, they are an all too common occurrence within the medical world. With around 13% of Brits using CBD products to manage a range of conditions, here at Releaf we feel it is important to explain the risks of taking CBD alongside other drugs or medications.
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Factors that affect how long CBD stays in your system
‘How long does CBD stay in your system?’ seems like a relatively simple question, right? Unfortunately, the answer is a little more complicated than many people may first believe. There are five key factors that influence how long cannabidiol remains effective, and detectable in the body. These are Dosage Diet Method of application Interactions Individual metabolic rates
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What the current science is saying about CBD
The range of possible therapeutic benefits that medical cannabis may well offer are well-recorded and are often attributed to the plant’s main cannabinoids: CBD and THC. Although CBD was the first cannabinoid to be discovered and successfully isolated from the cannabis plant, all the way back in 1940, initially it was overshadowed by its intoxicating cousin, THC.
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The science behind CBD and what it does to your body
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the main chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant family, and can be found in particularly high concentrations in hemp plants. Administered to evoke a variety of potential therapeutic and health effects for thousands of years across the globe, CBD is now widely seen as a possible therapeutic option to aid anxiety, pain, sleep, and epilepsy.
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What is CBD? A beginners guide to cannabidiol
CBD is a compound produced by cannabis and hemp plants that recent research has shown the potential for incredible therapeutic value. With minimal associated side effects and a host of possible benefits to health, an overwhelming 1.3 million people in the UK are estimated to have regularly used CBD products during 2020 to aid a number of health concerns and conditions.
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The therapeutic applications of CBD
CBD may seem like a modern-day medical marvel, but its application in medical settings dates as far back as 2900 BC. This therapeutically powerful non-intoxicating cannabinoid interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), and also the adenosine, GABA, serotonin, and vanilloid receptors. CBD can be medically applied through inhalation, oral ingestion, sublingual administration, and topical application.
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