{"id":121379,"date":"2025-03-10T09:35:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=121379"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:35:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:35:58","slug":"what-is-the-history-of-cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/what-is-the-history-of-cbd\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the History of CBD?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring compound in the cannabis plant. It was first discovered in 1940, but the story of cannabis goes back much further. Ancient civilizations used cannabis for everything from textiles to skin care. Let\u2019s explore the historical uses of cannabis and how they paved the way for the CBD products we see today.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">History of CBD | Young Living Essential Oils<\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Blog Graphics_History of CBD 600&#215;600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blog-Graphics_History-of-CBD-600x600-1.jpeg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blog-Graphics_History-of-CBD-600x600-1-400x400.jpeg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-121380\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27601%27%20height%3D%27601%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20601%20601%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27601%27%20height%3D%27601%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blog-Graphics_History-of-CBD-600x600-1-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blog-Graphics_History-of-CBD-600x600-1-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blog-Graphics_History-of-CBD-600x600-1.jpeg 601w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Cannabis, hemp, and marijuana: What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marijuana and hemp are two distinct variations of the same plant, <em>Cannabis sativa<\/em>. A simple way to understand the difference is to compare cannabis to the botanical species <em>Brassica oleracea<\/em>, which includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts. We know these are different, distinct vegetables with their own genetic makeup, but they all come from the same species.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarly, hemp is not marijuana any more than broccoli is cabbage.\u00a0The main distinction, as defined by U.S. law, is the THC content. Industrial hemp plants can only have 0.3 percent THC (the compound that makes you \u201chigh\u201d) in the entire crop, whereas marijuana can have up to 30 percent THC in it.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Hemp through the ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hemp has been a vital resource for thousands of years, serving a wide range of purposes. Ancient civilizations ate hemp seeds, used its fibers to make rope, fabric, and sails, and even incorporated it into wellness practices. Here\u2019s a timeline of its incredible history:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>8000 B.C.<\/strong>\u2014Hemp became one of the first cultivated crops, with hemp seeds from 8000 B.C. found in archaeological sites in Asia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2727 B.C.<\/strong>\u2014The first documented use of cannabis comes from Emperor Shen Nung in China, who prescribed marijuana tea.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1500 B.C.<\/strong>\u2014The Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical text, mentions the topical application of cannabis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>40 B.C.<\/strong>\u2014Cleopatra is believed to have used hemp oil as part of her beauty routine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1937<\/strong>\u2014Concerns about marijuana\u2019s psychoactive effects led to strict regulations in the United States.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1940<\/strong>\u2014CBD was first discovered and isolated from cannabis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1970<\/strong>\u2014Hemp and marijuana were classified as controlled substances, making them illegal to grow, purchase, or use in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1988<\/strong>\u2014Scientists identified cannabinoid receptors in rat brains, leading to the discovery of the human endocannabinoid system, which regulates many body functions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2018<\/strong>\u2014The U.S. 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and cannabis derivatives with low THC levels, distinguishing them from marijuana.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>A new chapter for hemp<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill was a pivotal moment for hemp, sparking renewed interest in its benefits. Today, full-spectrum hemp oil\u2014containing CBD and all the plant\u2019s other natural compounds\u2014is available in the form of serums, muscle and joint roll-ons, and dietary supplements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curious about adding CBD to your routine? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/learn\/why-our-full-spectrum-cbd-is-better\">Visit our website<\/a> to learn what makes our CBD products stand out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":105,"featured_media":121387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1796],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is the History of CBD? 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