What are some of the health benefits from Cannabis?

Cannabis is a plant of the Cannabaceae family and contains more than eighty biologically active chemical compounds. The most commonly known compounds are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the component that produces the “high” associated with marijuana use. Much interest has been seen around CBD and its potential related to health benefits.
Marijuana is different from CBD. CBD is a single compound in the cannabis plant, and marijuana is a type of cannabis plant or plant material that contains many naturally occurring compounds, including CBD and THC.
The FDA has approved only one CBD product, a prescription drug product to treat seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), or tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in people one year of age and older.
It is currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement.
The FDA has seen only limited data about CBD safety and these data point to real risks that need to be considered before taking CBD for any reason.
Some CBD products are being marketed with unproven medical claims and are of unknown quality.
The FDA will continue to update the public as it learns more about CBD.

What is the difference between Hemp and Marijuana?

Marijuana - Marijuana is not a scientific term - it was slang created to demonize users during the Prohibition push of the 1930's. "Cannabis" is the correct term for flower with these characteristics:
-Psychoactive Effects
-Higher levels of THC
-Can product CBD and other minor cannabinoids

Hemp - Hemp is not a scientific term either - this early word for the Cannabis plant is now applied by the government to indicate mostly industrially-produced Cannabis that has:
-Minimal to No Psychoactive Effects on Consumption
-THC levels at/below 0.3%
-Higher levels of CBD and other minor cannabinoids

Cannabis: Non-Psychoactive vs Psychoactive

Non-Psychoactive:
CBD (Cannabidiol) - Muscle Relaxant, Causes Drowsiness, Antioxidant, Relieves Spasms, Increases Appetite, Pain Reliever, Reduces Nausea, Decreases Seizures, Reduces Anxiety
CBG (Cannabigerol) - Lowers Blood Pressure, Bone Stimulant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial
CBC (Cannabichromene) - Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Bone Stimulant

Psychoactive:
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) - Muscle Relaxant, Reduces Nausea, Pain Reliever, Increases Appetite, Relieves Spasms, Antioxidant
CBN (Cannabinol) - Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Pain Reliever, Causes Drowsiness, Relieves Spasms
THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin) - Decreases Appetite, Decreases Seizures, Bone Stimulant

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol or CBD is one of the main ingredients in cannabis. It can be extracted from both hemp and marijuana plants.

CBD won't get you "high" because it's not psychoactive. The other main ingredient in cannabis is called THC - this ingredient is psychoactive, and is responsible for causing "high" feelings.

Legally, CBD can contain a maximum of 0.3% THC.

Although not yet scientifically proven, CBD is thought to have medical benefits. It can help to: Improve Pain, Reduce Inflammation, Relieve anxiety and depression, Ease Migraines, and Decrease seizures.

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What are some of the health benefits from Cannabis?