The best way to understand how CBD oil may affect people is by knowing what it is and where it comes from.  CBD is a chemical compound called a cannabinoid. These are compounds found in cannabis plants. It is more than likely that you have heard of the two main kinds of cannabis plants. They are known as hemp and marijuana. CBD is found in both of these plants along with over 113 other cannabinoids. Other compounds like terpenes are what give cannabis plants their distinctive smell and flavor. CBD isn’t the only cannabinoid you’ve likely heard of. But we’ll cover the more famous cannabinoid later. For now, it is important to know that CBD is a cannabinoid. When CBD is extracted from the plant it is normally then converted into an oil. That oil can be used to make several different kinds of products. As a result, there are lotions, snacks, and hand sanitizers, made with CBD oil. Some people even prefer to take the oil just as it is. They don’t want it in any other form. This is just the basics of what CBD is. We will cover a lot more about it in just a little while.