What is CBD?

Cannabinoids are the name given to the family of therapeutic molecules found in the cannabis family of plants. Being diverse and abundant in hemp, these molecules interact with a web of cell receptors in your body known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

Interestingly, the human body produces cannabinoids internally, in the form of neurotransmitters like anandamide (the runner’s high). These are called endocannabinoids, as opposed to phytocannabinoids — cannabinoids derived from hemp or cannabis. The body utilizes the active ingredients of hemp in a way that is similar to how it processes other neurotransmitters. This phenomenon is responsible for the unmatched effectiveness of CBD for certain conditions.

Studies show that the ECS — supported by phytocannabinoids — plays an important functional role in many physiological processes, including regulating anti-inflammatory response, immune system health, mood, anxiety, sleep length and quality, and more.

CBD and other cannabinoids support the ECS as part of a daily wellness strategy. The cannabinoids in hemp each have unique properties that modulate one another and, together, create an effect of connection with self and an enhancement of personal well-being. As the ECS is nourished by full-spectrum hemp extract, the body comes to achieve balance, which introduces us into a state of homeostasis, or general wellness, which is the correct foundation for performing to our highest potential.

The peaceful qualities of the CBD experience can be transformative. When the ECS is activated, the benefits can be felt throughout the body. Much research is underway to further explore the far-reaching potential of endocannabinoid function.

Hemp and marijuana are similar plants, belonging to the same family, but they are not the same in chemical composition. Hemp is defined as being a member of the genus Cannabis sativa L. containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. While marijuana would have high levels of the cannabinoid THC, hemp instead contains high levels of CBD, which is generally regarded as the mellowing, therapeutic component of cannabis.

HempLucid CBD is derived only from legal, licensed Organic Colorado hemp. Our products are legally allowed to be sold in retail because the amount of THC is sufficiently low.