Pharmakon 1 - 3
2023
Crushed CBD tablets and household emulsion on watercolour paper
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a legal, non-psycho-active compound found in Hemp or Cannabis. CBD is really very clever, mimicking our endocannabinoids to bring balance to the body. The Chinese have used Cannabis for its medicinal qualities for over 5,000 years. This was followed by the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans who also used the plant to treat a wide array of ailments.
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is designed to keep our internal functions such as pain, inflammation, memory, appetite and mood operating at optimal levels (homeostasis), if an outside force causes any pain, discomfort or you experience some sort of injury or fever then the ECS takes over and helps return it back to its ideal operation.