With the recent wave of cannabis legalisation, the world is learning something new about the benefits of this drug almost every single day. And when it comes to CBD, things are getting even more interesting.
What Is CBD?
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is one of the two main cannabinoids is comprised in the cannabis and hemp plants. Even though THC is the more popular one because of its psychoactive ability, CBD, its nicer and gentler counterpart, is more available and legal to obtain in more countries around the world because it does not cause the same “buzzy” effect. One of these countries is Australia, where CBD is available for registered medical patients with permission from licensed healthcare practitioners.
Health Benefits of CBD
Cannabis is being researched for medical purposes as we speak by more than one team of scientists throughout the world. But there are medical and psychological benefits that we already know of.
Pain Relief
One of the primary usages of CBD is dealing with pain. Research has shown that CBD has great success in reducing chronic pain with no side effects, compared to the traditional painkillers. Because it stimulates the activity of the endocannabinoid receptors, interacting with the neurotransmitters in the body and reducing inflammation, its results are almost undefeated. CBD can also reduce pain response to surgical incision and can reduce sciatic nerve pain.
Mental Health Aid
Another area where CBD has shown great promise is our mental health. Studies confirm CBD can substantially reduce depression and anxiety. It is also very promising in treating insomnia and anxiety in children with PTSD.
Fight Against Cancer
When it comes to cancer, medical treatments are very limited at the moment. Even those that show results in general are devastating for the entire human body. That’s where we can really notice the power of CBD. For example, concentrated CBD can induce cell death in human breast cancer cells. It can also reduce both cancer-related and chemotherapy-induced symptoms with great success.
Neurological Protection
And last but not least, there are the amazing neuroprotective properties. CBD is very successful in reducing spasms in multiple sclerosis patients and can considerably minimize seizure activity in children with Dravet syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS).
CBD-Infused Products
CBD oil and tinctures are probably the most popular way of consuming Cannabidiol. Both are taken by a dropper under the tongue (sublingually). CBD oil is usually mixed with a carrier oil like hemp seed oil, olive oil, or coconut oil.
The effect of CBD oil and tinctures takes place within a couple of minutes.
Another popular method of consuming CBD is by edibles. For example, we have CBD-infused desserts and beverages. The most interesting part is that people can cook CBD dishes at their home, with the right recipe by their hands.
The effect of CBD-infused edibles takes place within 2 hours after consuming.
Next, we have CBD creams and lotions. They are preferred for treating inflammation, sore muscles, and arthritis pain. These are highly effective because the endocannabinoid receptors are located under the skin.
The effect of CBD creams and lotions depends on the product that’s being used.
Is It Safe?
As we have already mentioned, CBD is still being heavily researched. However, it seems that the more we learn, the more amazed we become with its traits. Its legal status is the only obstacle to more meticulous scientific research, but hopefully, CBD will become more available throughout the world, especially for those who really need it.
