What Are The Health Benefits of CBD Oil?

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We all know that CBD is a cannabinoid compound present in the cannabis plant and it has many therapeutic effects. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that helps in the treatment of health issues like chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stress, arthritis, muscle spasms, epilepsy, etc. CBD is gaining huge popularity around the world and millions of people are saying goodbye to the traditional medications. There are a lot of CBD products available in the market that helps in treating a variety of ailments. Let us dive into the details of CBD.

What Is CBD Oil?

To put it simply, CBD oils are the oils that contain different concentrations of CBD. It provides all the health benefits of Cannabidiol. Based on the extraction methods, we will get three types of CBD oil: full-spectrum CBD oil, broad spectrum CBD oil and CBD isolate. Full-spectrum CBD oil contains all the cannabinoids and other compounds like vitamins, terpenes, minerals, proteins and fatty acids present in the hemp plant. Broad spectrum CBD oil also contains all the compounds of the hemp plant, except THC. But CBD isolates only contains CBD and they are the ideal choice for those who only want the therapeutic benefits CBD.

Keep reading to understand the health benefits of CBD oil.

Can CBD Oil Relieve Pain?

Since 2900 B.C, marijuana has been used for relieving pain. Recent studies are showing that it is the presence of CBD that helps marijuana to reduce pain. The endocannabinoid system in the human body is responsible for regulating many body functions including sleep, pain, appetite, and immune response. The CBD is able to interact with the cannabinoid receptors in the endocannabinoid system and reduce the pain. Studies have found that a combination of CBD and THC is very effective in treating the pain associated with multiple sclerosis.

Does CBD Oil Help In Cancer Pain Treatment?

CBD oil is used for treating side effects related to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The side effects of cancer treatment include nausea, vomiting, and pain. CBD is proven to be effective in reducing nausea and regulating appetite. A study conducted on 16 cancer patients showed that a combination of CBD and THC helped to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea in all the 16 patients. Some studies on animal subjects suggest that CBD may have anti-cancer properties. One study found that highly concentrated CBD oil can induce cell death in human breast cancer cells.

How Does CBD Reduce Anxiety?

Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects people of all ages. Severe anxiety disorders may have adverse effects on your health and total well-being. Most of the current medications for anxiety have side effects like drowsiness, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, headaches, etc. Therefore, experts are suggesting the use of CBD oil for reducing anxiety disorders. In a study, 57 people with anxiety disorders were given oral CBD before they underwent a public speaking test. Most of the subjects showed significantly reduced anxiety levels during the test.

Can CBD Prevent The Formation Of Acne?

Acne is the most common skin condition that is seen in adolescents. It is characterized by the formation of pimples on the face, neck and chest region of the body. One of the main factors for the formation of acne is the underlying inflammation. It is proven that CBD has anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, CBD will reduce the inflammation under the skin and reduce acne. CBD also has the ability to reduce the production of sebum from the sebaceous gland. Sebum is an oily substance that prevents the drying of the skin. Excess sebum can also lead to the formation of acne.

How Does CBD Promote Heart Health?

Many studies are suggesting that CBD has the ability to maintain a healthy heart and benefits the circulatory system. The studies show that CBD can lower high blood pressure and reduce the risks of health conditions like heart attack and metabolic syndrome. A study was conducted to find out the effect of CBD on blood pressure. The test subjects were exposed to a high level of stress and administered with one dose of 600 mg of CBD. The results of the study showed that reduced blood pressure was observed in all the test subjects.

Does CBD Oil Have Any Neuroprotective Properties?

The ability of CBD to interact with the endocannabinoid system and other brain signaling system helps in the treatment of many neurological disorders. CBD is proven to be an effective treatment for neurological disorders like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Even the FDA has approved the use of Epidiolex, a drug that contains CBD, for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet Syndrome, the two severe forms of epilepsy. For the treatment of multiple sclerosis, many people make use of Sativex, an oral spray that contains both CBD and THC. Today, there are a lot of researches going on to find the effects of CBD oil in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease also.

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