What does CBD stand for?
CBD: Cannabidiol
The second most studied cannabinoid. Non-intoxicating. Has anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and analgesic properties. Used in Epidyolex (licensed for epilepsy) and as a component in many unlicensed CBPMs.
Where you will see it
On every product page, as one of the two strengths on the label.
Browse productsRelated terms
- Epidyolex
A pharmaceutical-grade CBD oral solution. The only fully licensed cannabis-based medicine in the UK with NICE approval. Indicated for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients aged 2 and above. NHS-funded.
- Balanced
A label for a product with similar amounts of THC and CBD, such as an oil named T10:C10.
- Bisabolol
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as sweet. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
- Brand
The company name a product is sold under. A brand may grow its own plants or buy them from a cultivator.
- Cannabinoid
A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the two given on every product; others, such as CBG and CBN, appear on some labels.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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