Full Name: Cannabidiol
Synonyms: CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid from Cannabis sativa. It exhibits low affinity for CB1/CB2 receptors but acts as an allosteric modulator, TRPV1 agonist, and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It treats refractory childhood epilepsies (Dravet/Lennox-Gastaut syndromes) and inflammation. Its structure features a cyclohexene ring linked to a pentylresorcinol core.