This is your essential reference to hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis that boasts powerful medicinal properties for physical and mental ailments. The handbook separates fact from fiction and provides practical, easy-to-understand information on CBD’s benefits. In a comprehensive introduction to CBD, you’ll learn the history of the cannabis plant; how hemp cannabis differs from marijuana; how to buy, store, and employ CBD oil safely (including dosages); and what federal regulations govern its use.

This book also provides simple instructions on how to use CBD oil to treat common ailments (such as anxiety, depression, stress, pain, and insomnia), and it includes 40 recipes for soothing drinks, tinctures, salves, and more (to help you safely incorporate CBD into your daily health routine).