WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CBD OIL?

CBD oil is sold as a supplement in stores and on product websites. It is a product of the cannabis or hemp plant. Organic, non-volatile carrier oil such as olive oil is pre-heated to 70 degrees and then infused with a CBD extract. CBD is a non-psychedelic compound that makes up part of the over a hundred compounds found in the hemp plant.

CBD oil is available in 3 main types; CBD isolate, broad-spectrum CBD, and full-spectrum CBD oil. CBD isolate oil contains pure CBD, while broad and full-spectrum CBD oils contain a collection of other compounds and cannabinoids from the hemp plant. Broad-spectrum CBD oil typically lacks THC, which is the 'high'-inducing compound of cannabis. CBD oil offers various wellness benefits. Read on to discover some of the benefits attributed to CBD oil.

Pain

CBD oil is believed to address chronic pain symptoms and MS and nerve pain conditions. It is often administered to cancer patients after chemotherapy to help combat the resulting pain. CBD interacts with endocannabinoid receptors in the human brain by attaching to them and reducing activity, affecting how the brain responds to nerve signals. According to Wang et al. (2021), CBD reduces the speed at which signals are relayed across the nerve cells. This is sufficient reason to believe that CBD oil may have sedative properties necessary for pain relief. Research on the full pain-relieving properties of CBD oil is still vague. Many existing trials have been conducted on animals, but the significance of these findings to humans is not yet established.

Anxiety

According to Skelley et al. (2020), CBD oil may positively affect people with anxiety symptoms. Moderate doses of CBD oil may produce a calming effect. Researchers believe that CBD has remedial benefits for the cardiovascular system in the human body. Preliminary studies suggest that CBD oil may help suppress blood pressure levels. Increased blood pressure is commonly attributed to anxiety and depression symptoms. Thus, CBD oil may help manage anxiety symptoms and characteristic conditions such as stage fright and general panic or shock.

Sleep

The effectiveness of CBD oil as a sleep-inducing supplement is not yet fully established. Neither is CBD oil clinically endorsed as an official sleep medication. However, millions of people have tried it out and reported impressive results on the product website reviews. As a result, many people turn to CBD oil to battle full-on or occasional insomnia. CBD oil is believed to enhance the sleep experience in various ways. CBD may reinforce the effects of prescribed sleep medication drugs or melatonin supplements. It may improve overall sleep patterns by addressing sleep-depriving health conditions. This includes mental health complications such as anxiety or stress and physical conditions such as nerve and chronic pain, which may course discomfort and inability to obtain peaceful sleep.

Seizure

Gray & Whalley (2020) suggested that CBD could have anticonvulsant properties. CBD oil can serve as a supplementary medication for seizures and other neurodegenerative mental health complications. Research is still pending. However, it is not yet known exactly how CBD oil impacts neurodegenerative disorders or the long-term effects. Hence, it remains entirely an experimental remedy for the user's risk. There is considerable positive feedback from patients who have tried it out.

Skin-care

Many CBD oil consumers use the product topically as part of their aesthetic skin-care routine. There is also plenty of beauty and cosmetic products infused with CBD oil. Cannabidiol may help contain acne and inflammation on the human skin. This is achieved through interaction with the sebaceous glands. Clayton et al. (2020) suggested that CBD oil may regulate activities in the sebaceous glands responsible for sebum secretion. This is the substance that keeps the skin oily. Overproduction of sebum may result in inflammation and possibly acne formation. CBD oil prevents this by regulating the amount of sebum produced in the sebaceous glands. Some CBD oil products are also designed to smoothen and relax the skin for nighttime sleep.

Addiction

The THC content in some full-spectrum CBD oil types makes some people assume that CBD oil may eventually cause addiction. On the contrary, CBD oil may help battle substance addiction. The THC in CBD products is regulated to 0.3%, meaning that CBD oil contains a safe amount of tetrahydrocannabinol with less risk of adverse effects, hence a good option for scaling down on THC intake when quitting drugs. According to De Assis et al. (2021), some of the terpenes in full and broad-spectrum CBD oil have been found by pre-clinical trials conducted on mice to reduce addictive behavior. Scientists are looking at CBD as a plausible option to control crack, meth, and cannabis addiction. The full properties of CBD in this nerve are yet to be established, and the side effects are still unknown. Hopefully, CBD oil may eventually open a doorway to substance dependency treatment.

How to Get Maximum Benefits from CBD Oil

Purchase quality oil with the right potency. Carry out comprehensive personal research to select the product that works out for you and your needs. Take regular, consistent doses and incorporate them into daily diet routines through recipe infusions. Store the CBD oil properly in a cool, dark, and dry place away from direct light and extreme heat every time you use it to ensure it stays effective.

Conclusion

CBD oil holds countless potential health and wellness benefits, provided you get the right, quality, and safety assured product. It offers possible relief from mental health complications such as anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia. It also offers potential relief from physical pain-related symptoms. CBD oil also has potential skin-care benefits and may positively contribute to the containment of substance dependency and addiction. CBD oil is not yet approved as a clinical remedy due to pending research. Therefore, its use is purely experimental and based on personal research and expert advice.

References

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De Assis, P. M., Ferrarini, E. G., Baldasso, G. M., Paes, R. S., Gouvêa, M. C., Segundo, C. E. N., ... & Cypriano, R. (2021). Broad-Spectrum Cannabis Oil Alleviates Behavioral Symptoms Associated With Stress-Related Anxiety And Depression In Mice. Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Gray, R. A., & Whalley, B. J. (2020). The Proposed Mechanisms Of Action Of CBD In Epilepsy. Epileptic Disorders, 22, S10-S15.

Skelley, J. W., Deas, C. M., Curren, Z., & Ennis, J. (2020). Use Of Cannabidiol In Anxiety And Anxiety-Related Disorders. Journal Of The American Pharmacists Association, 60(1), 253-261.

Wang, Z., Zheng, P., Xie, Y., Chen, X., Solowij, N., Green, K., ... & Huang, X. F. (2021). Cannabidiol Regulates CB1‐Pstat3 Signaling For Neurite Outgrowth, Prolongs Lifespan, And Improves Health Span In Caenorhabditis Elegans Of Aβ Pathology Models. The FASEB Journal, 35(5), E21537.