Cannabis is a complex, multifaceted, and at times divisive plant with a long history. In the medical field, cannabis’ versatility and usefulness have propelled it into a wide range of industries and products.
What you need to know about weed
Understanding cannabis can be complicated, but we’ll do our best to make it understandable: Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds that make up the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids that are well-known and studied include tetrahydracannabinol – THC and CBD – cannabidiol (CBD) and .
You may have seen CBD products in the form of cbd oils, gummy bears, drinks, and other products for medicinal purposes. THC, on the other hand, is the component responsible for the “high” that many people associate with cannabis .
What can CBD do for your health?
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Researchers are still trying to figure out how effective CBD is as a medical treatment, but early results are encouraging. CBD has been shown to improve health in seven ways.
First, reducing the blood pressure
Researchers at JCI Insight found that CBD reduced the blood pressure of human participants in a study conducted in 2017. Stress tests such as mental arithmetic, isometric exercise and the cold pressor test were all made easier with the help of this supplement.
Inflammation can be reduced
According to a study by the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research, CBD has been shown to help reduce inflammation and the neuropathic pain it can cause.
Evention of drug and alcohol abuse and relapse
According to the results of a study conducted last year, CBD may be helpful in the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Stress-induced cravings, anxiety, and a lack of impulse control are common triggers for relapse in people who use CBD.
The treatment of anxieties
Preclinical studies have shown that CBD may be effective in treating generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety is the most common affliction for which people use CBD.
Treating disorders of the digestive system (GI)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and more can all be treated with CBD and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids, according to a recent study. In order to alleviate and prevent symptoms, CBD has anti-inflammatory properties.
Preventing epileptic attacks
CBD has been studied for decades as a potential treatment for epilepsy and other seizure disorders, and a recent study found that it can help reduce symptoms and seizure frequency.
The battle against cancer
Studies have found that CBD can inhibit cell growth and induce cell death in cervical cancer cell lines, as well as have numerous anti-cancer effects that can prevent a variety of cancers, treat tumors, and improve the immune system.
Moreover, CBD has been used to alleviate the effects of chemotherapy. There are numerous other advantages that are still being investigated and tested, in addition to these seven.
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