The Benefits of CBD

What are The Benefits of CBD? This is a good question and to be honest, we only know from our own experience and from the studies that have been carried out. There is so much excitement about the health benefits of CBD and with good reason. New research indicates that the compound can be used to treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Whether it be in a bus station, store, or just walking on the street. There are so many products labelled with the letters CBD are popping up left and right.

Traditionally, tinctures have two main ingredients: ethanol and extract. Ethanol is the chemical name of ethyl alcohol, the same alcohol that you might consume in beer or wine.

An extract is made by soaking the desired material in a solvent like water or ethanol. Voila! 

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But what does it mean?

It may seem overwhelming to take it all in at first. However, learning from the ground up makes understanding CBD products much more manageable. CBD tinctures are available in a variety of concentrations and can be consumed in food, or directly under the tongue.

How does CBD oil work?

In order to understand this, we first have to understand where these drugs work. Endocannabinoids (eCBs) and their receptors are found throughout the human body in places such as the nervous system, internal organs, connective tissues, glands and immune cells. The ECB system has a role better known as “eat, sleep, relax, forget and protect”.

There are two main components in cannabis- and cannabinoid-related products, the psychoactive component THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and the non-psychoactive component CBD (cannabidiol).

Due to CBD’s non-psychoactive effects, it has gained significant interest in the medical community and has shown a high potential for therapeutic use, including as an antiepileptic (treat epilepsy), anxiolytic (treat anxiety), antipsychotic (treat psychosis and mental health-related problems) and anti-inflammatory (treat pain and arthritis).

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The Benefits of CBD in General

• Help to Sleep
• Help with Anxiety
• Help with Digestion
• Help To Relieve Pain
• Help with Metabolism

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What is the difference between hemp and cannabis?

People incorrectly lump the terms hemp, cannabis, and marijuana into one group to describe the same product. They may be related, but they are not the same. Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants known within a larger family of flowering plants known as Cannabaceae. There are three primary species within the genus of cannabis:

Cannabis Dativa and Cannabis Indica.

• A possible sense of euphoria and relaxation
• Heightened sensory perception
• Altered perception of time
• An increase in appetite.

Terms such as hemp and marijuana are used interchangeably when in reality, they should not be.

Hemp is classified as any variety of cannabis that has a THC content of less than 0.3%. Even more specifically, according to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, ‘‘the term ‘hemp’ means the plant Cannabis sativa. and any part of that plant.

This includes the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis.”

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The Benefits of Different CBD Strains

Cannabinol (CBN)
CBN is formed when THCA (the inactive form of THC) breaks down over time. It is found in higher concentrations in older batches of marijuana. CBN appears to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving effects. It is also thought to be one of the most sedative cannabinoids.

Cannabichromene (CBC)
Like CBD, CBC is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving effects. It may be useful in treating acne.

Cannabigerol (CBG)
CBG is a precursor molecule for many other cannabinoids, including THC and CBD. Like CBD, CBG appears to increase levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide in the body. It has antibacterial effects and may act as a neuroprotective.

 Is CBD safe to use?

CBD is generally well-tolerated, according to the report. There is no potential for abuse or dependence. It does have the potential to interact with other medications, though.

Another benefit? For most, CBD is well tolerated and safe. Many issues that exist (like side effects) were likely the result of the CBD interacting with other necessary medications.

The WHO goes on to say that CBD does not often lead to abuse or dependence among users. No evidence exists of any CBD-related public health issues. There is always a risk of side effects when putting a new supplement into your body. Although very mild, it is reported in some instances that CBD causes side effects like these:

• Dry mouth
• Diarrhoea
• Reduced appetite
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue

The Benefits of CBD