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Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound naturally found in the genus of plants known as cannabis.

It belongs to a larger family of compounds known as cannabinoids.

The research surrounding CBD is currently ongoing, so there aren't a lot of conclusive studies yet. 

However, the results have been extremely promising so far.

No, taking CBD will not make you high.

Contrary to some confusion surrounding the topic, it doesn't produce any sort of psychoactive effects like THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

CBD and THC are both compounds commonly found in cannabis.

THC is known for its psychoactive effects. Meanwhile, CBD does not have any effect on a user's mental state.

CBD is often considered the opposite of THC, as it restores the body back to homeostasis and sobers the mind.

In the United States, CBD is legal at the federal level. That means it can be produced and distributed across the country as long as it's made with USDA-certified hemp.

Some states have more stringent laws than others, particularly when it comes to THC levels.

The vast majority of states are friendly towards CBD products, though.

It varies even more on a global level. There are still many countries where CBD oil is restricted to only medical use or outright banned entirely.

In most cases the answer is no, you do not need a prescription to take CBD.

However, there are still a small handful of states in the USA that require you to have a medical prescription or join a program in order to purchase CBD products.

CBD oil can be taken in a number of different ways.

Some people simply take it orally via a dropper, and hold it under their tongue for about 60 seconds before swallowing.

Other people mix it into their food and drink to make it more palatable.

The only drawback to the latter is that it takes longer to enter your bloodstream, and you might not absorb quite as much CBD in the end.

Everybody reacts differently to CBD, so there really isn't a universal dosing recommendation.

The best approach is taking the suggested serving size and then adjusting it to suit your needs.

Some people need a stronger dose than others to achieve the effects they desire.

The most reliable place to buy CBD oil is online.

Most brands sell their products directly from their website.

They also frequently offer special deals and discounts exclusive to their online stores, making it one of the most cost effective routes.

CBD oil should be stored in a safe place away from any heat, moisture, or direct sunlight.

For most people this would be a cabinet in their kitchen or bathroom, or a dry pantry.

Overall it's best to keep it somewhere that stays around or below 70 degrees Fahrenheit on average. This will keep the oil from degrading too quickly.

Some people in warmer and more humid climates tend to store their CBD oil in their refrigerator.

This is another solid option, although it may cause the oil to thicken over time.

If that ever happens, you can just run the outside of the bottle under a tap until it regains its original consistency.

Yes, CBD oil has a shelf life. It is typically between 12-24 months, with the latter being the usual case if the oil is properly stored.

Thankfully CBD oil doesn't become toxic if it spoils, but it will lose most of its potency.

A majority of CBD oils are vegan, but not all of them are.

If you adhere to a vegan diet, it's best to check the list of ingredients first before making a purchase.

CBD isolate is a form of CBD extract in which only the cannabidiol remains after it is processed and distilled.

Isolate is often the preferred form of CBD for people who want to be certain that there's zero THC in the products they consume.

Full-spectrum is another type of CBD extract. It retains the full spectrum of compounds found in hemp, including the THC.

Some people prefer it because it creates an “entourage effect” which makes the various compounds even stronger than they would be isolated.

Broad-spectrum is a form of CBD extract that's between CBD isolate and full-spectrum.

While it removes all traces of THC entirely, it still keeps the other beneficial compounds such as terpenes, phytocannabinoids, and flavonoids.

It depends upon the type of CBD.

Full-spectrum has a chance of causing complications with drug tests, as it still contains around a 0.3% amount of THC.

CBD isolates and broad-spectrum CBD should be safe, on the other hand.

There are quite a few brands that make CBD oil that can also be used in vaporizer devices.

These oils tend to have vegetable glycerin as a carrier, instead of MCT oil or hemp seed oil.

Hemp extract and cannabidiol (CBD) are different. To further explain, full-spectrum hemp extract is a concentrated form of the hemp plant and has all the components it had, in a concentrated form. CBD is one component of the hemp plant known as a phytocannabinoid.