Do you sometimes come across words or terms that you are not familiar with? In order to help you in your understanding, we have put together a lexicon that is 100% related to CBD.
Arthritis
Arthritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis and is a degenerative arthritis, i.e. it is caused by the wear and tear of the cartilage that covers and protects the bones.
Weed
Weed is one of the names given to cannabis in the form of grass. Other popular names for cannabis include: marijuana, ganja, weed, zamal, hashish, H, shit, teuchi, chichon, chocolate...
Cannabis
Also called marijuana, is the scientific name given to the Indian hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. This species is consumed for its psychotropic effects.
CBD
Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is the scientific name given to the natural molecule found in hemp, also known as cannabis. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD does not have any psychoactive effects and therefore does not cause physical dependence.
Hemp
Do not confuse hemp and Cannabis, they are two plants from the same family, but they do not have the same properties or physical characteristics. Hemp is distinguished by its long stems, which can reach up to 3 metres. Its leaves are thin and less dense. The major difference between these two cousins lies in their flowers and leaves.
Industrial hemp :
This is the name given to cannabis. It has a THC content of 20-40%.
Chenevotte
Inside the stalk of the hemp plant is a kind of small straw, called chenevotte, which will be used: in horticulture, in construction for the insulation of buildings, as bedding for animals and many other functions.
Screwdriver
Is the name given to the seed of the hemp plant. These seeds can be used in cooking, as bird food or as bait for fishing. Once pressed, it is used to make an excellent edible oil rich in omega-3 and 9, or an oil used in cosmetics for its repairing and moisturising properties.
Chemotherapy
Is a drug treatment to treat certain diseases such as cancer or autoimmune diseases. This therapy is based on the administration of one or more chemical molecules that attack the cancer cells in the body.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a substance extracted from the coca plant. It is a psychotropic, powerful central nervous system stimulant, and its use is addictive.
Decriminalisation
Action to decriminalise, to remove (an offence, an action) from the sanction of criminal law; result of this action. For example: the majority of French people would be in favour of marketing cannabis under state control.
Soft drugs
The term 'soft drug' is usually used to describe cannabis. This drug is considered to have only minor effects on the body, in particular causing low dependence.
Eczema
Is the general term for an inflammation of the skin that is accompanied by redness, fine blisters, scaling and itching.
Epilepsy
A disorder characterised by a disturbance in the activity of nerve cells in the brain, leading to convulsions
Hashish (hashish, hashish, hashish)
Is the name given to cannabis resin. Etymologically, the word comes from Arabic and means "herb". It is extracted from the resin of the female cannabis flowers and is used as a drug.
