CBD oil, cannabidiol being it’s full name, is an essential component of the Marijuana plant. It is directly extracted from the hemp plant. It is federally illegal thus having limited research. The rise in recreational use of marijuana has brought about controversies about CBD. However, CBD has been merchandised for a wide variety of health issues as follows.
Anxiety Relief
This is the most positive health benefit of CBD. Research has shown CBD’s ability to cure post traumatic stress. Other pharmaceutical drugs used to relieve stress have side effects such as insomnia, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction, headaches etc. CBD however has no such side effects this making it safe to use.
Cancer Treatment
CBD helps in treatment of cancer via two ways. To start with, it induces death of cancer causing cells. Secondly, it acts as an inhibitor to the spread of aggressive cancer cells. These two activities work towards reducing the number of cancer cells in the body thus lowering risks caused by cancer. CBD also reduces effects related to cancer such as vomiting and nausea.
Neuroprotective
CBD has been reported to be a possible treatment of neurological disorders such as epilepsy, strokes, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease etc. Moreover, it’s ability to cure the Dravet Syndrome in children, which doesn’t respond to other antiseizure medicine makes it profound. It also reduces progress of the Alzheimer’s Disease. However, it is good to know that while treating neurological disorders, a few side effects such as convulsions and fever will muster up.
Anti-acne
Acne is a skin condition caused by excess production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, inflamed glands or even due to genetics. It is characterized by red spots and is mainly experienced by adolescents. CBD oil is highly advised for acne due to its antinflammatory property. It also reduces acne by inhibiting excess sebum production.
Pain Relief.
Applying an appropriate amount of CBD oil at your back or a painful area, reduces pain which may be caused by arthritis. This effect has also acted as an advantage for people undergoing chemotherapy. It acts on the brain receptors thus helping one to manage pain. It is also an alternative for people with chronic pain. It’s antinflammatory property helps as chronic pain is caused by inflammation of nerves.
Beneficial to the Heart
High blood pressure is the highest reported problem of the heart. High blood pressure leads to rise of lethal diseases such as strokes, heart attacks etc. CBD’s ability to lower high blood pressure makes it recommendable. It reduces death of cells associated to the heart due to its property as a powerful Antioxidant.
To sum up it all, from the benefits listed and illustrated above, CBD is highly advantageous despite its few demerits. It should be legalized in hospitals thus leading to a healthier, calmer, less painful generation.