AOAC CASP Meeting

Cannabidiol Claims and Misconceptions

• Misconception: “CBD is Non-psychoactive” ◦ Inaccurate given its prominent pharmacological benefits on anxiety, schizophrenia, addiction, and possibly even depression. More accurately, CBD should be preferably labeled as ‘non-intoxicating’ • Misconception: “CBD Is Sedating” ◦ Pure CBD is not sedating. Myrcene, a monoterpenoid, displays a prominent narcotic-like profile that is seemingly responsible for the ‘couchlock’ • Misconception: CBD Turns into THC in the Body ◦ No scientific evidence whatsoever

Reference: Russo, E. B. 2017 Cannabidiol claims and misconceptions. TIPS 38(3):198‐201

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CBD Market

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Reference: https://hempindustrydaily.com/wp‐content/uploads/2019/01/hemp_industry_daily_farm_bill_report_2019.pdf