Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol (CBD)
IUPAC nomenclature	2-((1''S'',6''S'')-3-methyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl) cyclohex-2-enyl)-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol
Chemical formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₂
Molecular mass	314.46 g/mol
Melting point	66 - 67 �C
CAS registry number	13956-29-1
Simplified molecular input line entry specification	CCCCCC(C=C1O)=CC(O)=C1[C@]2 (C=C(C)CC[C@]2([H])C(C)=C)[H]

Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a non-psychoactive substance Cannabinoids found in the hemp plant ''Cannabis''. CBD is not psychoactive, and appears to reduce the euphoric effect of THC. It may decrease the rate of THC clearance from the body, perhaps by interfering with the metabolism of THC in the liver. Medically, it appears to relieve convulsion, inflammation, anxiety, and nausea. CBD has a greater affinity for the CB2 receptor than for the CB1 receptor. It is perceived to have more effect on the body. == Medicinal use == In July 2005 Canadian authorities approved the marketing of Sativex, a mouth spray for multiple sclerosis to alleviate pain. Sativex contains tetrahydrocannabinol together with cannabidiol. It is marketed in Canada by GW Pharmaceuticals, being the first cannabis-based drug in the world. == See also == * Cannabinoids * Cannabis * Medical marijuana == External links == * [http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_info2.shtml Erowid] Compounds found in ''Cannabis sativa'' Cannabinoids

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