CBD, or cannabidiol, is a safe and natural compound found in hemp plants. It is just one of over 100 cannabinoids found in the plant, but it’s fast becoming the most famous cannabinoid in cannabis. CBD interacts with receptors in your body, including the endocannabinoid (homeostasis or balancing), serotonin (mood stabilising), dopamine (happiness) and opioid (pain-relieving) receptors.

Once the plant has reached maturity, along with THC, it is the most prevalent cannabinoid, but unlike THC, it is not psychoactive, so it won’t get you high.

One of the main reasons CBD is everywhere you look in the wellness world is because of its diverse therapeutic potential and limited side effects, plus it doesn’t get you high. Along with THC it has received the most research of the compounds due to its prevalence in the plant. While it’s believed to interact with the body in various ways, one of the most talked-about is its impact on the human endocannabinoid system.

Put simply, your endocannabinoid system self-regulates to changes inside and outside of the body to achieve and maintain natural tranquillity. Its main function is to support homeostasis and balance the body’s internal chemistry.