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What is CBD and what does it do?
CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s one of hundreds of compounds, called cannabinoids, that make up the plant.
‘CBD works in the endocannabinoid system in the body. It is known as the “eat, sleep, relax, protect and forget system” as it impacts everything from stress response and mood to inflammation,’ says medical cannabis and integrative medicine specialist Dr Dani Gordon. ‘CBD acts as a modulator or regulator of this system and interacts with a number of other chemical systems in the brain and body such as
