CBD
Category: Medical · Level: Beginner
El cannabidiol (CBD) es un cannabinoide no psicoactivo que se encuentra en el cannabis y el cáñamo, utilizado ampliamente en investigaciones médicas y productos de bienestar.
El cannabidiol (CBD) es el segundo cannabinoide más prevalente en el cannabis y el compuesto activo principal en el cáñamo. A diferencia del THC, el CBD no produce efectos intoxicantes y se cree que actúa a través de múltiples vías de receptores, incluidos los receptores de serotonina 5-HT1A, TRPV1 y la modulación indirecta de los receptores CB1. El CBD ha sido aprobado por la FDA en forma de Epidiolex para ciertos síndromes epilépticos. Se estudia exhaustivamente por sus propiedades ansiolíticas, antiinflamatorias y neuroprotectoras. El estado regulatorio varía a nivel mundial: en muchas jurisdicciones, el CBD derivado del cáñamo es legal, mientras que el CBD derivado del cannabis sigue siendo controlado.
Also known as
Cannabidiol
Usage
- Medical
- Recreational
- Industrial
Regulatory notes
The FDA has approved one CBD-based pharmaceutical (Epidiolex). CBD from hemp is legal in the US under the 2018 Farm Bill, subject to restrictions. EU regulations vary by country; Novel Food regulations apply in many member states.
Related terms
- THC — Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the 'high' associated with its use.
- Full-Spectrum — Full-spectrum cannabis extract contains all naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds, including trace amounts of THC.
- Hemp — Hemp refers to Cannabis sativa L. varieties cultivated for industrial, nutritional, and CBD purposes, legally defined by low THC content (typically below 0.3%).
- Broad-Spectrum — Broad-spectrum cannabis extract retains multiple cannabinoids and terpenes but has THC removed or reduced to non-detectable levels.
- Cannabinoid — Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system, found naturally in cannabis or produced synthetically.