Out of all substances found in cannabis plants, cannabidiol (CBD) is the most praised one due to its therapeutic effects and health benefits. The trend of decriminalization and legalization of marihuana has helped the CBD industry grow rapidly in the past several years. People have started to recognize that the cannabis plant is more of a cure than a drug.
In this article, we will highlight some of the main benefits of CBD and CBD oils and how it can help you overcome certain medical conditions.
Pain Relief
By stimulating endocannabinoid receptors in the body, CBD can have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce most types of chronic pain. It is helpful when it comes to digestive pain, nerve pain, reducing the pain response to surgical incisions, and more.
Broken Bones Healing
Studies have shown that CBD also stimulates the formation of osteoblasts, thus accelerating the healing of broken bones. Moreover, CBD enhances bone volume, making the bones of patients up to 50% stronger after therapy.
Depression and Anxiety
Cannabidiol is proven to have similar effects on the human brain as some antidepressants. It is even more effective in certain cases because of the absence of common side effects that traditional medications have, e.g. addiction.
Almost 9 out of 10 patients reported reduced symptoms of depression after CBD treatments. Anxiety, which is closely connected to depression, can also be treated with CBD with success.
PTSD and ADHD
Post-traumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are most common in children and young adults. These conditions are often in correlation with depression and anxiety and can be treated successfully with cannabidiol as well. CBD also helps with common ADHD symptoms like nausea and insomnia.
Cancer-Related Symptoms
In combination with THC, CBD can significantly reduce some cancer symptoms like pain and discomfort. Cancer patients also found CBD helpful in the alleviation of their chemotherapy side effects like vomiting, nausea, numbness, and weakness.
Multiple Sclerosis
The anti-inflammatory effects of CBD can also help MS patients by reducing muscle spasms and stiffness. Cannabis substances control muscle tone and reduce the intensity of tremors.
Heroin Addiction
Some of the brain damage caused by heroin usage can be reversed by cannabidiol. Also, high doses of CBD can help with heroin withdrawal.
How to Use CBD?
CBD is most commonly used in the form of oils and tinctures. The drops are placed under the tongue, and the effects take place in around half an hour.
Another way to use CBD is to prepare it with your meals and beverages. CBD-infused dishes are fairly common, but the maximum effect here takes place only a couple of hours after consummation.
CBD can be used externally as well. Especially useful for inflammation and arthritis pain, CBD creams and lotions are many people’s top choice. CBD patches are also a thing, but unlike creams and lotions, they can go through the dermal barriers and enter the bloodstream.
Of course, the most common way of using CBD is by inhaling it through a vape. This is best for those who want an almost instant effect as the CBD goes directly through the lungs.
Conclusion
All this is nice and neat, but is CBD safe? Yes, CBD is considered safe, and the substance is today fully legal in certain states. However, you should always consult your doctor before deciding to treat your condition with cannabidiol.
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