This
is a review of an article in the Huffington Post discussing some of the uses of
CBD oil.
Cannabidiol or
CBD oil is available in supplement form and has been used for many disorders
and is legal in all 50 states. Two of
the cannabinoids that are widely used for their medicinal values are TCH and
CBD. THC is the compound that provides
the “high” from marijuana. CBD has no high associated with its use. This compound has anti-anxiety, calming, anti-psychotic, pain reducing, and anti-inflammatory effects . Our bodies produce their own cannabinoids in
what is the known as the endocannabinoid system.
Benefits of CBD
CBD has been shown
to reduce anxiety and improve insomnia for people who suffer from chronic pain.
In smaller doses, it has been proven to increase alertness. CBD helps reduce
REM behavior disorder in people with Parkinson’s disease and has been used to improve REM sleep
abnormalities in people with PTSD. CBD
has been shown to help with depression and anxiety with its interactions with
the serotonin receptors in the brain. The antipsychotic effects has been shown to help in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
CBD is used in
the treatment of pain in many forms such as chronic, headaches migraines,
arthritis and multiple sclerosis. CBD has shown amazing results in the use of epilepsy.
CBD has also shown to be useful in treating substance abuse in people addicted
to opioids, amphetamines and cocaine. CBD
has also been used to help the brain heal from injury and has shown to reduce
damage from stroke and other injuries. CBD also has been shown to be helpful in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
and multiple sclerosis. CBD has been shown to be effective for patients
suffering for cancer in reducing pain, nausea, and appetite stimulation.
CBD has sometimes been used in conjunction with THC, CBD can
counteract the “high” associated with THC.
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