By Bretton Love
In the past decades, if you mention the word cannabis or Marijuana, you will most likely be viewed and treated like an addict or a criminal.
The looks you get from people are far from pleasant. People will look at you with disgust. But in today’s modern times, cannabis seemingly underwent a significant facelift regarding its image and medicinal value.
Nowadays, cannabis gained a lot of support as a medicinal plant. This change was made possible, thanks to the numerous medicinal studies done on cannabis. In today’s article, we will focus on the most famous medicinal byproducts of cannabis, namely, CBD oils and gummies. These cannabis-based products are gaining a lot of positive feedback due to its medicinal benefits.
But what are these products specifically? Are they safe? What are the benefits of using CBD oils and gummies? Are there any side effects when you consume them? These are the questions that we will answer in this article so keep reading on.
Lessen Depression and Anxiety
CBD or cannabidiol is a chemical compound found in the marijuana plant (Cannabis Sativa). After numerous studies from medical professionals, CBD was found to have a calming effect on users. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. Meaning, it will not give you the effects of marijuana intoxication or the state of being “high” when you ingest CBD.
If you are looking into buying CBD oils and gummies, there are many options to choose from. You can go online or go to your doctor for prescriptions. For CBD gummies specifically, not all CBD gummies are expensive, there are more affordable options that get you a good amount of CBD per dollar.
One of the medicinal benefits of using or ingesting CBD in oil or gummy form is relief from depression and anxiety. This product is an excellent alternative to expensive anxiolytics and antidepressants. CBD helps the brain to respond to serotonin, a hormone that stabilizes mood and well-being. CBD was found to reduce anxiety levels and nervousness.
Controls Seizures
Since CBD has calming effects, it is known to alleviate seizures and tend to normalize the brain’s natural rhythm. The research was done in 2016, wherein 214 epilepsy patients were given oral doses of CBD. The results recorded a 36.5% reduction in the number of seizure occurrences per month.
Medical experts are now expanding their research on the effectiveness of CBD on epileptic patients. However, studies and research like the one done in 2016 tend to take longer to complete because of strict guidelines and controlled substances monitoring.
Known to Alleviate Pain
Throughout history, cannabis was known to be used in treating pain. In today’s modern times, medical experts and researchers have found that CBD can help patients suffering from chronic pain. Specific components of CBD can positively impact pain receptors, thus reducing swelling and inflammation. Reduced swelling equates to reduced pain sensation.
Patients who have arthritis and multiple sclerosis greatly benefit from using CBD oils and gummies. Experts think that with further studies, CBD oils and gummies are a promising option in treating chronic pain because of its lack of intoxicating effects and lesser adverse effects than synthetic pain medications.
Protection from Cancer Related Symptoms
Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of mortality among adults, making it one of the most feared diseases. One of the most feared aspects of having cancer is chemotherapy and battling chemotherapy and cancer-related pain. In recent studies, CBD was found to reduce inflammation, thus limiting the reproduction of cancer cells.
Research and studies like the one mentioned above are still in their early stages. This is why further investigation is needed to prove CBD’s effectiveness in preventing cancer and managing cancer-related symptoms.
Neuroprotective Properties
CBD is also known to prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Cerebrovascular disorders, and multiple sclerosis. Since CBD is known to reduce swelling and inflammation, using products like CBD oils and gummies can also help manage the symptoms of these neurodegenerative diseases.
Good For the Heart
The heart is one of the vital organs of the body. Cardiovascular diseases and their complications are also the leading causes of death all over the world. This is the reason why taking care of your heart is of utmost importance. Sure, you can exercise and shift to a healthier diet and lifestyle. One way is also to avoid or reduce the amount of stress in your day to day living.
Recent studies show that CBD can reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure. As we know, having elevated blood pressure is one of the risk factors for developing heart diseases. CBD was also found to help the body’s circulatory system due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Reduce the Risk of Diabetes and Psychosis
Aside from the benefits listed above, recent studies show that using CBD can help reduce psychotic symptoms and episodes of schizophrenia and other psychotic diseases. This is due to CBD’s positive effect on the brain’s numerous neuroreceptors. In animal trials, CBD was also found to reduce the occurrence of diabetes.
Takeaway
Even though CBD studies, CBD oils, and gummies and their benefits are still in their early stages, the future looks very bright and promising. Just knowing that CBD has many medical and health benefits will surely encourage patients to check and try alternative options in managing diseases and symptoms. But users should still watch out for any adverse effects that may arise.
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