A group of South Surrey mothers plan to be among the first to enter the blooming cannabis industry, one sip at a time.

Crystal Lindsay, Danna Sheck and Stephanie Pladson have partnered with Grow Tech Labs to launch Crysteda, a cannabidiol (CBD)-infused water company.

While the mothers wait to hear what the federal regulations regarding edible cannabis products will be in Canada B次元官网网址� expected to be announced Oct. 17 B次元官网网址� they have been developing their CBD-infused water in California.

The canned water B次元官网网址� an effort to reduce single-use plastic water bottles B次元官网网址� is to contain 5mg of CBD, a non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. The women told Peace Arch B次元官网网址 last week that their product will not include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

While the mothers were careful not to make health claims about the benefits of ingesting CBD, according to Health Canada, CBD does not produce a high or intoxication, but has possible therapeutic uses.

Drawing from personal experience, however, the women all agreed on three key benefits received from ingesting CBD: pain relief, anxiety relief and a sleeping aid.

Sheck, an athlete and mother of three, said she started taking CBD to help with pain and inflammation.

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B次元官网网址淭hatB次元官网网址檚 how I was introduced to CBD. IB次元官网网址檝e been taking it forever. Once I started taking it, I started to realize that it just helps with dealing with anxiety and the stress that comes along with everyday life,B次元官网网址� she said.

Lindsay, also a mother of three, said she got involved in researching CBD for its anxiety-related benefits.

B次元官网网址淔or me, when I drink our water, it just makes me have a clear mind. I feel like itB次元官网网址檚 a weight lifted off of me when I consume our water,B次元官网网址� Lindsay said.

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Pladson, a mother of a two-year-old, said she grew up playing hockey and has inflammation in her joints and back pain.

B次元官网网址淭hat also seemed to clear up. I had a desk job as well, sitting down all of the time caused a lot of issues with my back. CBD helps with all of those issues,B次元官网网址� Pladson said.

The product is to launch with four different flavours, and the water is to be mixed with natural terpenes. Terpenes are a class of organic compounds that may provide some benefits.

The women said when you mix CBD with terpenes, you get something called the B次元官网网址渆ntourage effect.B次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址淐ertain natural terpenes, some will help you sleep, some will give you more energy,B次元官网网址� Sheck said. B次元官网网址淭hey have different effects and when you combine it with CBD, you get a bonus on top of it. With the different flavours, youB次元官网网址檒l get an added bonus with the natural terpenes.B次元官网网址�

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Although CBD-related products are currently available, such as CBD oil capsules through the government-run BC Cannabis Store, the women say educating the public on the difference between THC and CBD remains an important task.

B次元官网网址淎 lot of people have a total misunderstanding of CBD verses regular marijuana, or THC,B次元官网网址� Sheck said.