Cannabidiol is a chemical substance found in cannabis. CBD interacts when it is applied topically to the skin, or inhaled through smoke inhalation, or edible consumption. The signals are sent between your cells to regulate your movement, mood, and immune system.
CBD is often extracted from the cannabis species in an oil form. For consumption, it is often mixed with a carrier oil such as hemp seed oil. CBD oil, which is purported to have calming effects, has been gaining popularity rapidly in recent years. CBD oil can be found everywhere, from simple oil-based tinctures to CBD-infused chips.
CBD research is also expanding. Here are nine methods cannabis oil could help your health.
- Avoid Anxiety & Depression
CBD's ability for calm is perhaps its most famous effect, and why it is so widely used. Participants who received CBD 300 mg had significantly lower anxiety levels than those who got the placebo. Participants who received either 300 or 150 mg of CBD were more anxious than those who received the placebo.
A study done in mice found that CBD produced similar effects to the antidepressant imipramine. But, it remains to be confirmed whether CBD can also cause this antidepressant reaction in the body by human trials.
- Treat Select Epilepsy Syndromes
In certain instances, CBD can also be used for epileptic seizures.
Three well-reviewed studies provided the basis for FDA's decision. Epidiolex can be taken with other prescribed medication to decrease the likelihood of participants having seizures.
- Treat Opioid Addiction
CBD could help people who are addicted to opioids, according to both preclinical animal trials and human clinical trials.
One such study saw researchers administer CBD to individuals with heroin use disorder. CBD significantly decreased heroin users' withdrawal anxiety levels, cue-induced cravings, heart rate, resting heartbeat, salivary cortisol, and cue-induced cravings over one week.
Other studies also show CBD to be effective in relieving psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, insomnia, and pain for patients suffering from substance use disorders. These results suggest that CBD may be a viable treatment option for opioid addiction. Additional research is required.
- Unmanageable Pain Can Be Relieved
Canada approved Sativex (an oromucosal absorbed through the lining of your mouth) spray containing equal parts of CBD and THC in 2005 to treat multiple sclerosis-related central nervous pain.
There was a significant reduction of intense, sharp pains as well as itchy sensations when CBD was applied topically to patients compared to placebo. Participants did not report any adverse side effects.
CBD oil when applied topically does not affect the systemic issue in the same way as if it were ingested into the bloodstream. Topical CBD has a more localized effect and can treat pain in a limited area. Because it works more directly, the effect may be more prominent.
- Diabetic Complications Resolved
First of all, CBD helped reduce the effects high glucose levels have on other cells. This often precedes the development and progression of diabetes and other complications. Additional research suggests that CBD could be beneficial for those suffering from diabetes, diabetic complications, plaque buildup, and other conditions.
In another small trial, 13 patients suffering from type 2 diabetes received both CBD and placebo. Researchers discovered that CBD significantly reduced the levels of resistance, which causes insulin resistance. They also saw an increase in glucose-dependent immunotropic peptide levels (a hormone that assures adequate insulin release from digested food).
- Protect Against Neurological Disease
Preclinical, clinical, and laboratory studies prove that CBD has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. These properties could provide significant neuroprotection or protection from many pathological conditions, according to researchers.
Multiple preclinical trials have suggested that CBD could be beneficial against multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. Also, CBD was tested for Huntington's and cerebral ischemia. However, no significant positive results were recorded. More clinical studies will be required to confirm CBD’s therapeutic benefits in these disorders.
- Arthritis Treatments
Arthritis is the condition in which the tissues around your joints are damaged. There are several types, with symptoms such as stiffness, pain, or loss of motion. Arthritis treatment targets pain relief and better function of the joints.
Patients also stopped using painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications, except acetaminophen, before and during the study.
