CBD, short for the term cannabidiol, is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant that has therapeutic potential when it interacts with the body. CBD oil doesnt cause you to feel impaired or high but rather works alongside a natural hormonal system inside your body called the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system plays a role in many of the bodys biological responses, including balancing our bodys immune system, communication between cells, appetite, metabolism, memory, sleep and more.