Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural remedy for many ailments. It is one of more than a hundred cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant. This being a non-psychoactive compound, it is an excellent remedy for people of all ages. CBD oil is made by extracting the compound from the marijuana plant and diluting it with a carrier oil such as olive oil or coconut oil.
To buy any cannabis product, an individual requires to have a medical cannabis card. A lot of research has been carried out, and more are still being conducted to prove that CBD can relieve symptoms of some ailments such as anxiety and chronic pain. From the research, we see that there are many health benefits of this product and here are some of them.
1. Relieves Pain
Marijuana has been known to relieve pain since 2900 B.C. With more research throughout the ages, scientists have found out that some chemicals found in the cannabis plant are responsible for pain relief. This includes cannabidiol. The endocannabinoid system in the body is the one involved in regulating normal body functions, including pain, sleep, immune system response and appetite. Endocannabinoids are neurotransmitters that join with cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system. By making an impact on endocannabinoid receptor activity, CBD interacts with neurotransmitters and reduces inflammation, thus relieving chronic pain.
2. Reduces Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are common mental disorders that people could have. There are pharmaceutical drugs available to treat these conditions, but most of these have many side effects. They could include insomnia, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, agitation and headaches. CBD oil has shown a significant impact on the treatment of these conditions, which has made many patients go for this natural option. It has also been used to treat insomnia and anxiety in children suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder safely. This cannabinoid can act on the brain’s receptors for serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for regulating mood and social behaviour.
3. Alleviates Cancer Related Problems
Cannabidiol is a naturally occurring compound that can help reduce cancer symptoms as well as cancer treatment side effects such as nausea, vomiting and pain. A study was conducted where patients with chronic pain were given either both THC and CBD or THC alone. Those that took the former were relieved of the pain more than those who took the latter. This means that cannabidiol can help relieve chronic pain from cancer.
It can also reduce the symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment. Many other drugs can also help with easing these symptoms, but cannabidiol comes with no side effects.