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The Seed Has Been Planted

Word is getting around about the many benefits of cannabis and is particularly catching the attention of people who are into natural health and wellness .
Yes , the plant is famous for its mood-altering effects , but it is also used in a less trippy fashion for fuel , clothing , food , medicine , and yes , skincare .
The stigma of cannabis appears to be diminishing by the day as people are starting to understand the benefits and healing properties that it brings . People want it in their skincare and anti-aging creams , face masks and lip balm not because of the hype , but because of the results .
Before we get into why cannabis is trending in spas , it ’ s important to understand the functions and effects of the plant ’ s main , well-known components . did you KNoW ?
In the U . S ., there are 24 cannabis , cBd , tHc and Hemp : states that have defined
What ’ s the difference ? industrial hemp as distinct from other strains of cannabis and
With all the controversy surrounding the plant , removed barriers to its production . it ’ s hard to figure out what is fact and what is For more information on the fiction . We ’ ll break it down for you . legalities in your state or
Cannabis sativa is a plant family that includes country , visit several varieties including hemp and marijuana ministryofhemp . com .
( which is actually just a slang term ). Cannabis is made up of two key components , cannabidiol ( CBD ) and tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ), each comprised of very different compounds . Put bluntly , THC gives you a buzz , whereas CBD doesn ’ t . CBD is non-psychoactive and is used for analgesic , anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety purposes . Marijuana grown for medicinal and recreational use contains high levels of THC . Hemp grown for industrial use , on the other hand , has a miniscule percentage of psychoactive compounds , and , after the seeds are processed , that level is reduced to zero .
Healing Properties of cBd CBD has been described as an “ anti-inflammatory powerhouse ” as it is accredited with calming and soothing sensitive skin , helping to treat acne , eczema and rosacea , while maintaining the skin ’ s lipid balance .
“ We are just starting to see some good clinical trials on the efficacy of hemp oil ( orally ) for conditions such as pain and anxiety ,” notes Dr . Brent Bauer , internist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program and ISPA medical advisor .
Additionally , research from Ream of Caring ( a cannabinoid research nonprofit ) has
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