CBD or Cannabidiol is becoming more and more well known for its apparent health benefits, and is an increasingly popular natural remedy for a range of physical and mental ailments. One of the best things about the oil is that it does not contain the psychoactive ingredient THC (present in Cannabis), making us able to experience the benefits without the potentially harmful high.
Here is a list of the top potential health benefits of CBD products.
Pain Relief
One of the primary uses of medicinal marijuana and now CBD oil is pain relief. Marijuana has been used for over 4000 years to treat pain. The reason for its success is its ability to bind to naturally occurring receptors on our nervous system, resulting in reduced inflammation. CBD products have already been specifically developed for multiple sclerosis and arthritis due to the high level of pain relief the product is able to offer sufferers.
Improved Recovery
Not only have CBD products been shown to reduce pain and inflammation, but there is also evidence to suggest that recovery time may be shortened by incorporating CBD products into injury response. The same concept has also been applied to exercise downtime, with CBD protein powders now available to encourage faster recovery from training sessions.
Emotional Wellbeing
Unlike its psychoactive counterpart, CBD has shown promising signs of treating anxiety and depression, reducing the need for potentially addictive treatments, such as benzodiazepines. The oil works by acting on the part of the brain responsible for producing serotonin – the hormone that makes us feel happy. There have been studies showing anti-depressant-like outcomes from CBD formulas, and researchers have found it to be safe alternative for use in cases of insomnia and PTSD in children.
Skin Conditions
Applied topically, CBD products have been shown to support the reduction of common inflammatory skin ailments, including acne. By reducing inflammation in the skin and thereby controlling the overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands, CBD oil has been linked to improved outcomes for acne prone skin types. Additionally, the oil is able to be used safely when applied topically for other inflammatory skin ailments.
Overall Health
There have been numerous other studies that have found evidence of potential benefits of CBD, ranging from heart health to neurological protection. More research is needed to establish the full scope of medical benefits that this oil can provide. However, there is promising evidence suggesting that it may be useful to support problematic substance use, cancer related ailments, and diabetes prevention.
Considerations
Like everything, there are always factors to consider prior to using CBD oil. Some recorded side effects of the natural remedy include diarrhea, fatigue, and changes to appetite. There are also some medications with which the oil may interact, making it essential to seek your medical practitioner’s advice prior to beginning treatment with CBD.