Cannabidiol in medicine: a review of its therapeutic potential in CNS disorders

@article{Scuderi2009CannabidiolIM,
  title={Cannabidiol in medicine: a review of its therapeutic potential in CNS disorders},
  author={Caterina Scuderi and Daniele De Filippis and Teresa Iuvone and Angelo Blasio and Antonio Steardo and Giuseppe Esposito},
  journal={Phytotherapy Research},
  year={2009},
  volume={23}
}
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the main non‐psychotropic component of the glandular hairs of Cannabis sativa. It displays a plethora of actions including anticonvulsive, sedative, hypnotic, antipsychotic, antiinflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, it is well established that CBD produces its biological effects without exerting significant intrinsic activity upon cannabinoid receptors. For this reason, CBD lacks the unwanted psychotropic effects characteristic of marijuana derivatives, so… 
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