Published on: 28/04/2020
As confirmed by the World Health Organization, cannabidiol, unlike THC, has no psychotropic effects and does not create dependence. These two chemical elements, CBD and THC, are both cannabinoid, but each compound has a different effect on the organism. While THC is known for the potency of tis narcotic effects on on the mind state, an activation that may vary from persons to persons and can also cause anxiety and risks of breakdown, CBD absorption can be beneficial because it gives a sense of relaxation and facilitating rest, as well as for its therapeutic proprieties.
So, it was excluded from the list of potentially dangerous substances and was appreciated, among other things, for the several positive effects and the many improvements encountered on people suffering for different medical conditions as a consequence of CBD medicaments.
CBD, acting first of all on the nervous system, has a strong relaxing effect, apt to fight panic attacks, anxiety, and even for sleep problems such as insomnia. A part from that, CBD may have a great potential in reducing mood related problems and, in general, many other brain disorders .
While these may be the benefits thanks to which CBD has gained its popularity, reality might still surprise you.
One of the reasons why it is increasingly used for therapeutic purposes is that this substance has, above all, a potent anti-inflammatory action, acting mainly on airways and urinary tract inflammation and of the digestive system.
Its pain-relieving properties have also been proved to fight migraines and headaches, as well as with chronic pain, such as muscle spasticity due to multiple sclerosis.
Used as a painkiller, it is also very efficient for spasms, rheumatism, and muscles pain. We also know that athletes use it in the recovery phase. Its applications as a pain relief for menstrual cramps or premenstrual syndrome are very common worldwide. Also it helps women with its hormonal modulation functions, and because it seems to play a role to reduce the onset of cystic fibrosis.
Its beneficial effect on the skin has been found for various types of diseases and inflammations such as acne, psoriasis, and dandruff. In this sense, many cosmetic brands worldwide have added hemp oil to their formulas, in order to improve the hydratation and antioxidant effect of their creams.
Cannabidiol can also bring an increase in appetite, and it is therefore indicated in patients with anorexia.
Unlike THC, CBD stimulates the mental healing process and is used with positive results for diseases such as depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also an excellent help to strengthen memory and concentration. In terms of its anti-epileptic properties, it has proven to be much more efficient that many other medications in particular for children who suffer from this disease; a phenomenon that by some mothers in the USA was presented to the FDA office, which had to categorise CBD as a therapeutic compound and not anymore as a narcotic substance.
Even if more research on the matter is needed and the results are therefore under review, it is said that CBD may help to recover from the undesirable effects of the different stages chemotherapy. This type of application would be revolutionary for many people and while the experts’ tests are still running, it leaves hope to improve many people’s life.
It seems clear that hemp CBD oil has full spectrum effects on our organism, contributing to the well-being of the entire organism. This is mainly due to the fact that phytocannabinoids and CBD in particular bind to cannabinoid receptors, which, in turn, activate the Endocannabinoid system. The latter helps to re-establish the balance of the organism after a stressful situation, such as pain, anxiety, muscle contraction and many other alterations.
In addition to that, CBD extracts contain terpenes as well, which contribute to effects of the cannabidiol on our body’s wellness. This synergic action of terpenes and CBD, called the entourage effect, links each other’s beneficial function on the organism and enhance their therapeutic value.