The Health Benefits of Cannabis Oil

Updated on March 3, 2021

You must be an alien if you haven’t heard the words marijuana, cannabis, weed, or pot. Cannabis is actually a herb of the plant family Cannabaceae. This plant family has three species – Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. The cannabis plant, when dried, is commonly known as marijuana and is used for recreational purposes. 

However, cannabis does have some stellar health benefits as well. To let the world beneficially use cannabis, several companies have started making cannabis oil. We will get to know about the CBD oil benefits related to health in this article. 

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Provides relief from pain

Cannabis contains substances known as cannabinoids, which have pain-relieving properties. Due to this, cannabis oil is widely used as a pain remedy. Extensive research has been carried out across the globe to explore the properties of cannabis. Globally, a drug named Sativex, which has cannabinoids, is approved to treat pain.

Helps in addiction treatment

As addiction is related to inner cravings, it is tough to get a solution to treat it. Cannabis oil, however, has proved to be effective in the treatment of addiction. Studies have shown that cannabis oil reduces activation of the amygdala, the brain’s part responsible for addiction. As the hormone secretion is reduced, it is easier for the patient to control himself.

Reduces side effects of cancer treatment

Cancer is a challenging mountain for anyone to climb. Even after the treatment, patients find it difficult to recover from the side-effects of the treatment. Cannabis oil is helpful in the recovery process. Cannabinoids control nausea and vomiting to a great extent.

Cannabis oil also has the ability to fight stage 1 cancer of some kinds. However, this property of cannabis is yet under crucial research.

Aids in curing depression and anxiety

Cannabis oil relieves depression and anxiety on account of endocannabinoid compounds that help stabilize mood and ease out depression. Also, cannabinoid has the ability act on the brain’s receptors and regulate serotonin. Serotonin is responsible for regulating the mood and social behaviors of a person. 

Other than depression, cannabis oil is known for treating anxiety as well. Because of its ability to control neural hormones, cannabis oil can help cure anxiety. Many studies have been published worldwide to cement this fact.

Useful in type 1 diabetes

Cannabis oil can regulate the level of insulin. Insulin is the hormone responsible for the digestion of sugar in our body. Lower levels of insulin can lead to improper digestion of sugar, which ultimately causes diabetes. 

Type 1 diabetes starts off with an attack on the pancreas, leading to inflammation. Cannabinoids are known to reduce this inflammation and hence, prevent the user from having type 1 diabetes. In a 2018 study, it was seen that cannabinoids have neuroprotective effects on diabetes. They help preserve memory and reduce nerve inflammation. Although this study had rats as participants, humans demonstrate similar results. 

Helps in treatment of acne

Acne troubles most people at least once in their lives, especially teenagers and menopausal females. Acne is a result of inflammation of sebaceous glands in the body. 

Cannabinoids help to reduce the production of sebum in the body due to their anti-inflammatory effect. They also reduce other inflammatory effects of skin cells as well. Due to this, cannabinoids are getting more and more popular among skin-care manufacturers. They are being used predominantly in ointments and skin creams.

Helps in curing ADHD

ADHD is characterized by reduced mental concentration in various activities. According to a study published in 2016, about 10% of all people struggle with ADHD. Despite being such a common disease, medical science cannot come up with a solution to cure ADHD.

Cannabis oil is proved to be effective in handling ADHD. Due to its neuroprotective properties, it helps control the neurological distractions in patients and increase their focus. Cannabis oil is also considered safer as compared to its alternatives. 

Conclusion

Mentioned above are some of the healthcare benefits of cannabis oil. We hope that you have enjoyed reading them. And I assume that you will benefit from them greatly. Make sure you leave comments with your suggestions about cannabis and its usage. 

The Editorial Team at Healthcare Business Today is made up of skilled healthcare writers and experts, led by our managing editor, Daniel Casciato, who has over 25 years of experience in healthcare writing. Since 1998, we have produced compelling and informative content for numerous publications, establishing ourselves as a trusted resource for health and wellness information. We offer readers access to fresh health, medicine, science, and technology developments and the latest in patient news, emphasizing how these developments affect our lives.