While the amazing health benefits that can be derived from the cannabis plant have been understood for centuries by some, it has only been in recent years that most people have been able to access them thanks to better public perception and a relaxation of draconian drug prohibitions that unfairly classed this natural healing herb with dangerous pharmaceuticals like heroin and cocaine.
The most popular of these natural remedies is Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, a product that’s derived from cannabis that you can find at herbal medicine shops like Essence Dispensary. Although CBD is made from cannabis plants, it doesn’t produce the mental ‘high’ effect induced by another cannabinoid called THC.
There’s still a bit of controversy surrounding products like CBD oil thanks to cannabis still being illegal in most countries for recreational use, but awareness of the health benefits of CBD is growing. The following are some of the healthy effects that medicinal CBD can bring to you!
Relief From Anxiety And Depression – Taking CBD can help you to manage chronic negative mental states like anxiety and depression. Research shows it can change the way your brain’s chemical receptors respond to serotonin, a natural chemical substance your body produces that has been linked to mental health. These receptors are tiny proteins on your cells that are designed to receive chemical messages that help your body respond to different stimuli. A 500mg dose of CBD has been demonstrated to help people suffering from social anxiety be more comfortable out in public. Studies have shown that CBD may help relieve anxiety by:
- Inducing sleep in severe insomnia cases
- Reducing feelings of stress
- Decreasing the physiological effects of anxiety, like sweating and an increased heart rate
- improving the symptoms of people suffering from PTSD, which is short for post-traumatic stress disorder
Anti-Seizure – CBD has been widely celebrated as a potential epilepsy treatment, but more research needs to be done. Scientists are currently testing the ways that CBD can reduce the number of seizures in people suffering from epilepsy, along with its safety. The American Epilepsy Society has stated that they are hopeful that cannabidiol research can prove beneficial for seizure disorders.
Neuroprotective – Today’s researchers are examining a receptor located in the brain known as CB1 that might be activated by CBD that could help people who have serious neurodegenerative disorders, diseases that make the brain and nerves deteriorate over time. They hope to prove that the use of CBD oil is efficacious for the treatment of:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease
It is thought that the unique makeup of CBD oil may be able to reduce the inflammation that can make neurodegenerative symptoms grow worse over time.
Pain Relief – CBD oil has beneficial effects on your brain’s sensory receptors that can help people manage their pain. Cannabis derivatives have been shown to offer some benefits to cancer patients who take it after undergoing painful chemotherapy treatments. CBD may be capable of contributing greatly to the relief of chronic pain thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
CBD, a natural medicine that provides amazing results!