What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (or CBD) is one of the most important chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant or Hemp.
This type of oil is not psychoactive, it is legal in Spain and other countries and has several benefits for our health.
Unlike THC in marijuana, the cannabidiol in hemp does not have psychoactive effects.
Although CBD was discovered and isolated as one of the main components of marijuana in the middle of the 20th century, it is only in the last decades, due to the increasing scientific interest in the substance and the decreasing stigmatization of marijuana, that it is being seriously considered for medicinal use.
Currently there are cannabis strains with high CBD contents and very little or no THC.
Health Benefits of CBD or Hemp Oil
Note that CBD does not contain THC, so it has no psychoactive properties. It is a product that can be purchased freely, like other medicinal oils and tinctures.
Proven properties of hemp oil
There are already hundreds of studies on the beneficial properties and effects of CBD on our body.
These substances have been proven to have many advantages for the treatment of various ailments and symptoms.
Among these properties of CBD oil and of the substance in general, the following stand out:
Relieves pain.
Its anti-inflammatory properties act on the muscles and soothe pain. It is soothing and regenerating in case of burns.
Benefits have been detected in case of rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pains when used in ointments or applied in massages.
Powerful Analgesic
It has proven a great power as an analgesic and in fact it is recommended in case of migraines and severe headaches.
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are common mental disorders that can have devastating effects on health and well-being.
Anxiety and depression are often treated with pharmaceutical medications, which can cause a number of side effects such as drowsiness, agitation, insomnia, sexual dysfunction and headache or addiction as in the case of benzodiazepines.
Hemp oil has shown promise as a treatment in both cases.
In a Brazilian study, 57 men were given either oral CBD or a placebo 90 minutes before undergoing a simulated public speaking test. Researchers found that a 300 mg dose of CBD was the most effective in significantly reducing anxiety during the test.
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CBD oil has even been used to safely treat insomnia and anxiety in children with post-traumatic stress disorder.
CBD has also shown similar effects to antidepressants in several animal studies but more human studies are needed.
These qualities are due to the ability of cannabinoids to act on brain receptors for serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates our mood and social behavior.
It has neuroprotective and antioxidant effects.
Researchers believe that CBD’s ability to act on the endocannabinoid system and other brain signaling systems may provide benefits to those suffering from neurological disorders.
In fact, one of the most studied uses of CBD is the treatment of neurological disorders such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Although research in this area is still relatively new, several studies have shown promising results.
Sativex, an oral spray consisting of CBD and THC, has been shown to be a safe and effective way to reduce muscle spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis.
It is a recognized anticonvulsant
A study published in one of the leading journals in the field of Neurology gave 214 people with severe epilepsy 0.9-2.3 grams of CBD oil per pound (2-5 g/kg) of body weight. Their seizures were reduced by an average of 36.5%, which is difficult to achieve with other medications.
Another study found that CBD oil significantly reduced seizure activity in children with Dravet syndrome, a complex childhood epilepsy disorder, compared to a placebo. This study is especially encouraging because one of the problems with Dravet syndrome is that the usual anti-seizure medications often do not work for patients with Dravet syndrome.
However, it is important to note that some people in both studies experienced adverse reactions associated with CBD treatment, such as fever and fatigue.
Stimulates appetite
It is a strong appetite stimulant and is used in that regard in patients who have trouble eating due to their treatments or advanced age.