What Is CBD? Benefits, Uses, and How It Works Understanding Cannabidiol (CBD) Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 100 naturally occurring compounds known as cannabinoids found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it does not produce a "high." CBD interacts with the human body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), a...