Shutterstock A small but blossoming corner of the marijuana industry is set for a boom. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a marijuana compound that has been linked to a range of potential health benefits but does not get you high. The roughly $1 billion CBD industry is already shifting into high gear, with retailers selling everything from CBD teas and beer alternatives to CBD dog treats and coffee. A small but blossoming corner of the marijuana industry is set for a boom.