Cannabidiol (CBD) infused health and wellness products are legally available since the US Farm Act of 2018. Their popularity among customers is rising because of their potential therapeutic effects and health benefits. These include pain relief, reducing inflammation, decreasing anxiety and stress, and so on. Also, more research is conducted to identify other potential therapeutic effects of cannabidiol. The purpose of this article is to explore the health benefits and effects of CBD edibles; read on to know more about them.
What Is CBD?
CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is the major phytocannabinoid found in the hemp plant. It is popular among consumers for its potential therapeutic effects and absence of psychotropic effects. Legally available CBD products are made using hemp plant strains that contain less than 0.3% THC; this minuscule amount will not make you high.
What Are The Effects Of CBD?
CBD health benefits are the main reason for the popularity of cannabidiol-infused health and wellness products. Consuming them can be useful for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, treating insomnia, decreasing anxiety and stress, and improving overall health.
What Are CBD Edibles?
Among the different cannabidiol (CBD) infused health and wellness products, edibles are the more popular ones. They are available in different forms like gummies, lollipops, chocolates, hard candies, cookies, etc. CBD is also added to food products like honey, smoothies, juices, tea, coffee, etc.
How Are CBD Edibles Made?
The preparation of CBD edibles varies according to the type of product. CBD oil, the active ingredient used for making them, is extracted by three methods. CO2 extraction produces the highest quality oil, and it is used for making high-quality cannabidiol products. The other extraction method is solvent extraction, but it is not much used. The final method for extracting CBD oil is using olive oil as a solvent. The biggest disadvantage of this method is that its yield is low.
The extracted CBD oil is then added along with other ingredients to prepare CBD edibles like gummies, lollipops, cookies, etc. You can either make them at home or buy ready-made ones from pharmacies, supermarkets, or grocery stores.
What Are The Health And Wellness Benefits Of CBD Edibles?
- They can be used for relieving the symptoms of a variety of ailments.
- Consuming them will not make you high.
- They have minimal side effects at normal doses
- They can be useful for treating sleep disorders like insomnia.
It is recommended that you consult a physician before using CBD edibles for therapeutic purposes, as they may not be effective for all.
