WHAT IS CBD? CBD (cannabidiol) is an all-natural, organic compound found in hemp. Hemp is a relative of the cannabis plant. But unlike cannabis, it has very low amounts of THC, the compound that makes people feel high. The CBD in hemp extract provides health benefits without the high. In fact, CBD is one of the most promising organic compounds known to humans. Recent scientific and medical research is revealing its many benefits including treating discomfort, inflammation, stress, insomnia, irritated skin, and much more. CBD is not a strange new ‘drug’… nor is it a ‘snake oil’ with magical healing properties. CBD is a natural compound from hemp that has many health benefits without the “high” of cannabis. Amidst all the craze surrounding CBD, we find it helpful to offer an explanation that demystifies CBD and helps others understand what it is and how it works.