Cannabidiol, popularly known as CBD, became a buzzword in the United States rather quickly. Despite its popularity, there seems to be a lot of myths surrounding the substance that Americans believe to be true though they aren’t.
That said, this is a short article from our team here at KC Smokz which will debunk some of the most popular CBD myths.
CBD is not psychoactive
This is something even many experts of cannabis believe to be true. Sellers often advertise CBD as non-psychoactive. The truth is that CBD is non-psychotropic but is still psychoactive. CBD affects the endocannabinoid system of the brain but is known to have no intoxicating effects. However, as it still affects the endocannabinoid system, one can say CBD does have an effect on the mind. And because it has an effect on the mind, it’s categorized as psychoactive.
CBD from any source is the same
Cannabidiol is after all a chemical compound. So regardless of its source, its chemical composition should be the same, which essentially makes CBD from any source the same. Right?
Wrong.
CBD from hemp or cannabis flowers or isolate crystals may share the same molecular structure but there’s a clear difference in the effects they offer. Cannabis and hemp plants have hundreds of active, synergized compounds in them, and this synergy between the compounds, the maturity of the plants and a few other factors directly influence the effects of CBD derived from the plants. Additionally, there are many variants of cannabis plants with different concentrations of active compounds.
CBD is non-psychotropic so you can consume as much CBD as you want for more lasting effects
This is yet another popular misconception due to the fact that CBD is not psychotropic. Many cannabis enthusiasts believe that they can get even better effects from CBD if they just consume more. The right CBD dosage differs from person to person. As a matter of fact, CBD is known to offer different effects to different people.
For instance, people with bigger body weight or mass may need to consume more CBD to actually feel the effects while people of smaller stature can feel the effects from just a few drops of CBD oil. There are also CBD products crafted to be potent enough to grant instant or often lasting effects, or both.
The purest form of CBD is the isolate
Ever since the arrival of CBD and its many products, there has always been a comparison between CBD extracts and isolates, with many believing the isolates to be the purest form of CBD. The truth is that the type only tells you whether actual compounds from cannabis plants are present in the CBD product or not. Trusted CBD products have information on how much active CBD they contain.
Endnote
To be honest, there are dozens of CBD myths that should be demystified. Some of these myths paint CBD as a potentially harmful substance that can mess with your mind. It’s far from the truth, as CBD is a natural non-psychotropic substance with therapeutic benefits.
Drop by KC Smokz if you are interested in learning more about CBD, their benefits and how you can get the most out of them.
