A lot of CBD users report falling to sleep quicker and feeling more refreshed when they wake up. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, subjects who took 160 mg of CBD reported sleeping more than those taking a placebo.

CBD users often report a sense of calm and many use it to reduce anxiety. It may also help sufferers of Parkinson's disease and shows promise in the reduction of stress, social anxiety, and depression. 

Most people assume cannabis extracts increase hunger — instead of killing it. But this effect is linked to a different cannabinoid called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is also the reason behind the psychoactive effects of marijuana.

Numerous case-studies, as well as peer-reviewed research results, have indicated that CBD use is associated with reduced body mass index (BMI), lower body weight, and smaller waist circumferences.

Whilst there has been no formal study on how CBD affects animals, there’s anecdotal evidence from animal owners suggesting it can treat pain, especially neuropathic pain, as well as helping to control seizures. 

What scientists do know is that cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid receptors located in the central and peripheral nervous systems, which help maintain balance in the body and keep it in a normal healthy state.