Despite its many benefits, CBD remains highly stigmatized in France, even as our European neighbors have embraced this highly promising market.
CBD and Cannabis: A Misconception That Persists
One of the biggest obstacles to CBD’s success comes from its cousin, cannabis. It’s important to note that, visually, there is no difference between the cannabis plant and the hemp plant, from which CBD is derived.
The difference lies in their composition. While the cannabis plant has a THC content of between 15 and 25 percent, hemp contains less than 0.3 percent. That is also why it is called “cannabis light.”
THC is therefore a molecule found in hemp and cannabis that is responsible for the cannabis plant being classified as a narcotic. THC causes psychotropic effects and, if used regularly, can lead to addiction.
It is therefore common to confuse CBD with cannabis. However, the WHO has come out in support of CBD. According to its experts, CBD poses no health risks and is therefore not considered a narcotic.
In fact, the European Court of Justice reaffirmed this position in the Kanavape case: French business owners were taken to court for offering CBD e-cigarettes for sale. The European Court ruled in their favor.
France Is拖延应对CBD
On December 31 of last year, the government decided to quietly pass a decree banning the sale of CBD flowers and leaves in France and, quite logically, to raise the THC limit for other hemp-derived products from 0.2% to 0.3%.
This decision clearly reflects the government's stance on CBD—and, inevitably, on the legalization of cannabis.
Although the order has been temporarily suspended for now, many questions have nevertheless been raised about whether or not CBD should be classified as a controlled substance.
CBD professionals will therefore have to demonstrate the benefits of CBD in order to finally have its status reassessed.
In fact, this leads to another absurdity: there are still no studies in France on the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol, even though such studies are constantly increasing abroad. CBD has been extensively studied, and today, hundreds of scientific studies demonstrate its various effects on our well-being.
What are the benefits of CBD?
Numerous scientific studies have been conducted on the effects of CBD on the human body.
The results of his studies showed that cannabidiol is a cannabinoid—meaning it can interact with our endocannabinoid system by altering the messages it transmits. These receptors are found throughout our bodies, suggesting that CBD could therefore have a wide range of applications.
It should be noted that medical research has already shown that cannabidiol:
Relieves stress and anxiety
Relieves pain (rheumatism, migraines, menstrual cramps, etc.)
Reduces skin problems by purifying, soothing, and regulating sebum production
Helps athletes recover better after exercise
Acts as an anti-inflammatory
It is a very effective antispasmodic and aids digestion
Improves sleep quality and helps you fall asleep faster (it is very beneficial for people with sleep disorders)
Helps treat addictions (cannabis, nicotine, etc.)
It is therefore time for France to follow the lead of its European neighbors so that we can enjoy all the benefits that CBD has to offer.
