CBD (Cannabidiol) is one of the cannabinoid compounds that occur naturally in cannabis plant, it is a non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential. The flowers also contain terpenes, amino acids, and various other compounds. Researchers are currently studying the effects of CBD on a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, anxiety, epilepsy, dementia, arthritis and more.
Extensive preclinical research and some clinical studies have shown that CBD has strong anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, anti-psychotic, anti-tumoral, and neuroprotective qualities.