title: Cannabidiol Claims and Misconceptions.
abstract: Once a widely ignored phytocannabinoid, cannabidiol now attracts great therapeutic interest, especially in epilepsy and cancer. As with many rising trends, various myths and misconceptions have accompanied this heightened public interest and intrigue. This forum article examines and attempts to clarify some areas of contention.
authors.affiliation: PHYTECS, 20402 81st Avenue SW, Vashon, WA 98070, USA. Electronic address: ethanrusso@comcast.net.
authors.forename: Ethan B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Russo
mesh_terms: D002185:Cannabidiol / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002188:Cannabis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002185:Cannabidiol