Cannabidiol better known as CBD has become an appealing option for people who want relief from pain and other symptoms without the sensation of getting “high” that is often associated with marijuana use. CBD is one of the more than 100 chemical compounds (cannabinoids) that are found in the marijuana plant, cannabis sativa.
To make cannabis oil, CBD is extracted from the cannabis plant and then diluted with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. Hemp oil comes from the seeds of the cannabis sativa plant while cannabis oil uses the stalks, flowers, and leaves of the hemp plant that contains a higher concentration of cannabidiol. Hemp seed oil is highly nutritious and is usually used to nourish the skin and prevent the signs of ageing.
Cannabis oil has 7 health benefits that are backed by scientific evidence.
Relief from pain
Recently, scientists have discovered that CBD has pain-relieving effects. It was found out that CBD can help reduce chronic pain and inflammation. However, several studies have revealed that a combination of CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is effective in treating the pain associated with multiple sclerosis.
Reduces anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are usually treated with medications that have numerous side effects. Medications like benzodiazepines are addictive often result in substance abuse. An option to pharmaceutical drugs is CBD oil that has shown promise as a treatment for both anxiety and depression. It was also found out that CBD oil can safely treat insomnia and anxiety in children suffering from PTSD.
Alleviates symptoms of cancer
Symptoms related to cancer and side effects from cancer treatments like nausea, vomiting, and pain can be alleviated by CBD oil. A study of 16 people who are undergoing chemotherapy revealed that a one-to-one combination of CBD and THC that is administered as mouth spray can reduce vomiting and nausea.
Reduces acne
Acne is a common skin condition that affects more than 9% of the population. Based on studies, CBC oil can help in treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to reduce the production of sebum and the activation of pro-acne agents like the inflammatory cytokines.
Neuroprotective properties
According to researches, CBD oil can be used in treating neurological disorders like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. An oral spray that contains a combination of CBD and THC is proven safe in reducing muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
Benefits to the health of the heart
CBD has been linked to several benefits to the heart and circulatory system and helps with high blood pressure because of its stress and anxiety-reducing properties.
Other potential benefits
Other potential benefits include antipsychotic effects that help people with schizophrenia and mental orders. CBD has also been shown to reduce dependence on morphine and heroin.
Aside from CBD oil and mouth spray, there is also CBD roll-on sticks that contain organic hemp. People who have active lifestyles will benefit from the roll-on because they are portable and can be easily applied even when on the move. You can easily carry it with you to have immediate relief from muscle pains and body aches.
