What is CBD?

    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    CBD, or cannabidiol, is the second most abundant cannabinoid in cannabis and is primarily used for medicinal purposes rather than recreationally. It does not produce a high like THC and is commonly used to address pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

    CBD (cannabidiol) is the second most abundant cannabinoid in cannabis, after THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).[1] Unlike THC, CBD won’t get you high; it’s typically used medicinally, not recreationally, with the four most commonly targeted conditions being pain, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

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