CBD, or cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, obtained primarily from Cannabis Sativa L., a variety known as CBD.. Hemp (also known as fibre or industrial hemp). Unlike its cousin, THC, it is not a psychoactive substance, does not cause intoxication and is fully legal. Over the years, research has shown that when used as a dietary supplement, CBD has health-promoting properties in many areas of medicine, from prevention, through psychotherapy, to oncology and neurology. Currently, cannabidiol is primarily used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries, but the spectrum of its applications is broadening by the day.