Here at Holistic Herb, we are proud to offer our customers an extensive and diverse range of CBD oils in a variety of different strengths and flavours. While many people who visit our website will already know what CBD is, many others are hoping to learn a little more about it and where it comes from as well as its different uses. This page will allow you to find out everything you need to know about CBD so that you can make a more informed decision about whether or not it could benefit you.
CBD, which is short for Cannabidiol, is found within the cannabis plant. It is the second most abundant constituent in hemp and typically represents up to 40% of its extracts. It is also one of 144+ currently known compounds that are known as Cannabinoids, which the cannabis plant exudes onto its leaves and flowers as a response to sunlight and pests.
In the human body, it is thought that the Endo-Cannabinoid system could be responsible for regulating and balancing an array of different essential processes, including our immune response, communication between the cells, metabolism, appetite, memory and more. It has also been suggested that this system is designed to interact with cannabinoid molecules. Endo-cannabinoids are thought to be internal cannabinoid molecules that our bodies produce, which trigger the ECS receptors. However, it is believed that certain environmental factors may inhibit our production of these endocannabinoids over time. While the mechanisms are not well understood, CBD is thought to interact with a range of cell receptors, causing subsequent physiological responses.