Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital, is perhaps the most beautiful city in America due to its rich preservation of national history and architecture. From memorials to sprawling museums to integral government buildings, Washington, D.C. forever remains a national focal point. The city’s legislation on cannabis is surprisingly advanced considering state laws fluctuate so dramatically. Marijuana and hemp products are fully legal for recreational and medical purposes within guidelines. Cannabidiol is a health and wellness supplement offering boundless potential. Below are some of the best areas of Washington, D.C. to locate local stores for purchase.

flowers Cannabidiol sourced from hemp is completely legal in all 50 of the United States on the federal level due to the Hemp Farm Act enacted by Congress in 2018. State laws, however, change and may set legal limits on the type of CBD that can be purchased in stores. Most cannabidiol will contain trace amounts of THC but generally less than 0.3%. This type of CBD will not influence a drug test, nor produce the psychotropic properties associated with marijuana use. A comprehensive list of information about Washington, D.C.’s marijuana laws can be found in our links. When purchasing CBD it is important to look at certificates of purity.

Cannabidiol interacts with receptors in the human body known as the CB1 & CB2. These receptors work within a system, a system we all have inside of us, known as the Endocannabinoid System; for short, the E.C.S.

These receptors are located throughout, including in the central and peripheral nervous systems (particularly the brain and spine) as well as in the respiratory system, pancreas, spleen, liver and digestive system. These receptors also exist throughout the entire immune system. [1] All cannabinoids, including CBD, produce effects in the body by attaching to these receptors in various cells.

CBD works by modulating the transcription of over 1100 genes that make the signaling molecules that naturally reduce inflammation in our central nervous system and throughout our immune system. This process restores homeostasis to both our immune and central nervous systems. Homeostasis refers to a balanced equilibrium in your body’s other systems and is crucial for optimal health.

CBD upregulates the genes the create anti-inflammatory biochemicals for our immune system and upregulates the GABA system in our central nervous system, which brings calmness to our central nervous system. CBD also downregulates the genes that create the inflammatory biochemicals in our immune system and downregulates the glutamate system in our central nervous system which causes over excitement.