Cannabidiol: Hope or hype?

(American Chemical Society) Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major phytochemicals in marijuana, has become a popular ingredient in dietary supplements, beauty products and beverages, with claims that the compound improves health and treats ailments ranging from insomnia to cancer. Although research on CBD is accelerating, medical evidence is still lacking for many of these claims, reports an article in Chemical& Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news