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benefits but does not get you high. CBD or Cannabidiol is one of several cannabinoids, or
chemical compounds, that are found in marijuana and hemp plant. The most famous
cannabinoids is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, which is the main psychoactive component in
marijuana. CBD won’t get you high, that doesn’t mean it has no side effects or potential uses.
Once the CBD is extracted from cannabis, it is typically packaged in the form of concentrated oil
or cream. It is commonly used to relieve some symptoms of anxiety, inclusing insomnia. Other
studies have shown that CBD could have anti-inflammatory properties, and many CBD product
are marketed for relieving chronic pain such as arthritis, it is also effective treatment for seizure
and there are various CBD product that are used by patients with epilepsy.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/09/what-is-cbd-these-popular-cannabis-products-wont-get-
you-high.html
CBD are only legal in states where marijuana has been legalized. Here's an example of the CBD-
based products that have recently become available.
1. Lotions, balms, and creams infused with CBD.
Humble Flower Co. sells its lotions, creams, and massage oils at select dispensaries only. CBD
can help soothe pain and potentially decrease inflammation, making CBD-based lotions and
creams a logical focus area for emerging companies.
2. Heineken and other beer labels are betting on brews made with CBD instead of alcohol.
Heineken’s fast-growing California beer label as "hoppy sparkling water. “That’s because
these cans of brew contain zero alcohol. Instead of booze, the beer is made with 5 mg of CBD
and 5 mg of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana responsible for a high.
Called Hi-Fi hops.
5. Boutique grocery chains and dispensaries sell CBD water, juice, and tea.
Water, teas, and even kombucha strains made with CBD are popping up in grocery stores
around the country. Berkeley,California-based retailer Berkeley Bowl recently began selling a
juice drink called Vybes which contains 15 milligrams of hemp-derived CBD as well as a type
of kombucha called Cannabliss by GT that is made with CBD.
https://www.businessinsider.com/marijuana-cbd-industry-boom-products-2018-7#cbd-coffee-
is-a-thing-too-6