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WHAT IS NON-MEDICAL CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a substance naturally present in the cannabis (or hemp) plant. It is one of its many active compounds. These compounds can be found in all parts of the plant. CBD is mainly present in the flowers and in the leaves found on the flowering stems of cannabis plants. Before being marketed and made available in different forms (oil, lozenges, drops, candies, but also liquid for vapers, etc.), CBD is extracted from cannabis then purified, i.e. cleaned of other active compounds. likely to be present. CBD can also be consumed directly from the plant as an infusion or as a dry powder in capsules or in bulk.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD AND CANNABIS?

The main psychoactive compound in cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabidiol (CBD) is also present in large quantities in the plant.

• Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) generally comes in the form of a resin to which plant leaf extracts are added. It is most commonly mixed with tobacco to be smoked recreationally. THC is classified as a psychotropic, its consumption is prohibited in France and its sale is illegal.

• CBD (cannabidiol) does not have the same “recreational” properties as TCH.

CBD is not classified as a narcotic or psychotropic, although it also has psychoactive effects via an interaction with the serotoninergic system which explains its soothing effect (serotonin is a cerebral neurotransmitter intervening in particular in the regulation of mood, sleep, pain). The consumption of CBD is not prohibited and its sale is free in different types of structures (specialized stores, pharmacies, websites).
Since CBD and THC are 2 active compounds found in cannabis leaves, CBD products may contain traces of THC. Only the quality of the purchased CBD can guarantee that it is sufficiently purified and no longer contains significant amounts of THC.