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CBD is that this is a highly unregulated product that has a broad impact on the endocannabinoid system.Broad spectrum products also bring in concerns of what other cannabinoids (e.g., CBN) could be included where we have little to no research about the long-term effects on our animals.
Depending on who you turn to, dosage recommendations vary widely and the consumer is leaning on the manufacturers knowledge. To me, CBD as a cannabinoid is fascinating and I think there is the potential for significant therapeutic benefit with multiple FDA approved drugs in time. However, anything thatâs purported to be powerful enough to address anxiety, fight pain, etc, etc, etc. is not something I am going to feed my horse willy nilly. To me it is analogous to saying âwe have a mountain of research about the efficacy of Aspirin so Iâm going to go chew a handful of willow bark because I donât trust Big Pharma and natural is bestâ.
If someone is going to feed CBD or hemp I would really (really really) research your source. A lot of hemp in the US is imported from China where it is used as a cover crop with little concern for pesticides. Additionally, several prominent CBD brands marketed for people have came back with concerning levels of aresenic and heavy metals (https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/the-risk-of-contaminants-and-false-labeling-in-the-exploding-cbd-industry). Additionally, the FDA has a good list of companies who have been warned for making unsubstantiated claims (https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/warning-letters-and-test-results-cannabidiol-related-products).
Again, thereâs no reason to demonize CBD as a cannabinoid with the potential for therapeutic benefit for both people and animals. It is just that the way weâve gone about it in terms of production and advertising leaves room for concern.
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CBD treats for dogs and cats is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing natural wellness alternatives for pets.
Though the terms âhemp oilâ and âCBD oilâ are often used on the label for hemp-derived oils containing CBD, theyâre not the same thing. Both oils start with the industrial hemp plant (a strain of cannabis sativa). Any oil from any part of the hemp plant can legally be sold as âhemp oil,â whether or not it has CBD.
Read more: https://www.hemphealthone.com/
Sounds like a thinly veiled ad here.
Just because they are the âfastest-growing natural wellness alternativeâ (and what, exactly is a ânatural wellness alternativeâ anyway?) doesnât make them anything grander than a marketing fad.
Iâm not saying that CBD and/or hemp products have no value, simply that the fact that something sells is not proof of anything other than the adage about fools and their money.
And, if you hadnât noticed, this is an equine forum.
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Just want to say that I know two people who use pot to help clear their lungs. Both live in legal states. BOth have chronic lung congestion from two medically-identified and different reasons.
As for CBD, I use an oil from a VERY reputable company (the one that started it allâŠ). It helps my aches and pains, and I find that I am less annoyed at the world on the days I take it⊠less likely to give the finger to the driver who cut me off, for example.
You get what you pay for. Research the company and the source.
Hemp and marijuana are very different from another when it comes to cultivation, function and application. In 1970âs president Nixon declared the war against the drugs, the outlaw of the cannabis plant was carried on. This is actually the time when the seeds of misconception were sown and also what reaped out of it had been a group of both of these plants under a frequent name. Marijuana appearances are way dissimilar from hemp. The shape of marijuana tends to be like broad-leafed, tight buds. On the other hand, the hemp plant has thin leaves that are focused at the upper part of the plant, while only a few branches and leaves exist below the top section.
Hemp is especially a variation of the Cannabis Sativa plant, which can be grown throughout the country because of its industrial applications. The cultivation and growth of hemp have caught growing consideration as industries are depend on hemp for its products that are valuable for numerous applications. The main products of hemp: its oil, juice, milk, and fiber are used in cosmetics, food products, bio-diesel, construction and many other businesses. Hemp oil is extracted from the seeds of the industrial hemp plant. The oil is full of nutrients and minerals and contains lower concentrations of the psychoactive substances.
CBD oil is extracted from the flowers, leaves, and stem of the marijuana plant. Seeds of the plants are only used to obtain hemp oil. CBD oil comprises about 5-30% THC. High CBD strains deliver particular functionalities with no untoward high related to the high THC strains. This is favored by customers ready to decrease pain, inflammations, stress-associated disorders, insomnia, and other syndromes based on the material of THC and CBD. It may be utilized for medical and recreational purposes.
Another thinly veiled ad, not relevant to the equine at all, and with numerous grammatical errors.
I give it a 4/10.
Resubmit with corrections for a better grade.
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Poorly written and super inaccurate.
More related to this thread, I recently came across two things from the FDA that I found very interesting:
"Can THC or CBD products be sold as dietary supplements?
A. No. Based on available evidence, FDA has concluded that THC and CBD products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition under section 201(ff)(3)(B) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. ç 321(ff)(3)(B)]. Under that provision, if a substance (such as THC or CBD) is an active ingredient in a drug product that has been approved under section 505 of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. ç 355], or has been authorized for investigation as a new drug for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted and for which the existence of such investigations has been made public, then products containing that substance are excluded from the definition of a dietary supplement. "
"Is it legal, in interstate commerce, to sell a food (including any animal food or feed) to which THC or CBD has been added?
A. No. Under section 301(ll) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. ç 331(ll)], it is prohibited to introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce any food (including any animal food or feed) to which has been added a substance which is an active ingredient in a drug product that has been approved under section 505 of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. ç 355], or a drug for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted and for which the existence of such investigations has been made public. There are exceptions, including when the drug was marketed in food before the drug was approved or before the substantial clinical investigations involving the drug had been instituted or, in the case of animal feed, that the drug is a new animal drug approved for use in feed and used according to the approved labeling. However, based on available evidence, FDA has concluded that none of these is the case for THC or CBD. FDA has therefore concluded that it is a prohibited act to introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce any food (including any animal food or feed) to which THC or CBD has been added.
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Has it occurred to you that USEF is testing for CBD?
Because CBD is explicitly prohibited under D&M rules.
Maybe reading them would be a good idea.
From their press release:
"USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Rules prohibit cannabidiols (CBD) and their metabolites. While hemp does not contain more than 0.3% THC, it does contain CBD. CBD, both natural and synthetic forms, are likely to effect the performance of a horse due to its reported anxiolytic effects. This substance is no different than legitimate therapeutics that effect mentation and behavior in horses. It is for these reasons that USEF prohibits CBD and all related cannabinoids. Horses competing under USEF rules who test positive for natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics will be considered in violation of GR4 beginning September 1, 2019.
It is important to note that analytical methods are being implemented to detect CBD and similar cannabinoids. Both USEF and FEI list natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and other cannabimimetics as prohibited substances."
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Transportation industry employees subject to random drug tests are warned to avoid CBD products as well.
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Hemp oil and CBD are two different products that come from the same plant, cannabis sativa. Hemp oil is made from hemp seeds which contain no THC, so it cannot get you high or make you feel stoned. CBD is extracted from the flowers of the cannabis plant, not its seeds. The goal of both products is to provide relief for pain and anxiety without getting people high.
Resources:- https://vapemilitia.com/cbd/
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Entirely anecdotal. CBD on its own, personally, has done little to help with any of my chronic issues. THC with specific cannabinoid ratios and terpenesâŠthatâs a completely different story. I was late to the marijuana and medical marijuana parties so my experience only goes back to July of 2023, but itâs been life changing. When I went out of the country, I took a CBD tincture with me since it was legal in that country, and I didnât notice any helpful effects for me. Personally, I get more pain/anxiety relief from CBN in combination with THC than with CBD. I imagine everyones endocannabiniod system is individual. Hard to tell with such little research out there.
I have also tried CBD in the past with my dogs as a way to help take the edge off in high reactivity situations. The only thing I noticed was that with my mini Aussie, it made her snappier than she usually is so stopped using it. When she was having issues with Lyme, I tried again, and in that case, I do think it had some benefit but it was subtle at best.
If I was out of other options I would probably try it for something horse related, but I donât think its worth the expense for something like general wellness.
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