CBD oil is a legal and safer alternative to marijuana and is said to have many health benefits. While research on the product is still scant, there are some important, science-backed benefits of it. In this article, we will talk about 10 such benefits.
Relieving Pain
CBD is a healthy alternative to painkillers when reducing various types of pain, like pain from arthritis and sclerosis. If any part of your body is suffering from inflammation, rubbing some CBD oil on it for a while will help you reduce the pain to a great extent.
While there are still uncertainties about it, Harvard research on animals predicts that the relief comes from the various interactions and modulations of our body’s endocannabinoid, inflammatory, and pain-sensing systems.
Treatment of Migraine
A clinically validated survey known as the Headache Impact Test (Hit-6) showed results that suggested that almost 86% of the participants found massive relief from migraine pain and other forms of headache after regular use of CBD oil over a 30-day trial period. A 2018 study suggests the reason might be the anti-inflammatory and anecdotal qualities of CBD oil.
Preventing and reducing the effects of diabetes
According to research published in volume 145 of the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal, CBD is capable of reducing circulation and intra-islet inflammation, consequently preserving the islets and thus delaying the progression of a disease called insulitis, which can eventually lead to type 1 diabetes.
So by preventing and slowing down the progression of Insulitis, CBD can help in preventing Type 1 diabetes. Some research also suggests that for those who already have diabetes, CBD can play a role in reducing its side effects of it, like memory deficits and neuroinflammation.
Reducing acne on the skin
CBD oil contains anti-inflammatory properties, which are beneficial for preventing acne. Acne is caused by excessive secretion of sebum oil from the skin, but using CBD oil lowers sebum production and thus prevents and reduces acne.
Role in Cardiovascular therapy
A June 2017 study by Jadoon, Tan, and O’Sullivan found that CBD can attenuate pro-inflammatory changes in the human coronary artery induced by high levels of glucose. It can help reduce the size of ventricular arrhythmias and infarcts as well as cause relaxation to ventricular tension in the arteries.
Some animal studies suggest that CBD can modulate the cardiovascular response to extreme stress. So there is reason to believe that CBD reduces risks of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and such.
Reduces stress and anxiety
One of the biggest reasons behind CBD’s growing popularity is its effectiveness against mental health issues. CBD acts on the endocannabinoid receptors in the limbic system, which controls the regulation of emotions and the storage of memories. If the limbic system is affected due to anxiety, stress, traumatic memories, or depression, CBD activates the ECS to help repress that memory, essentially working as a hormone-balancing equalizer.
It helps in sleeping better.
According to Dr. Daniel Whitelocke, the hypothalamus of our brain is enriched with cannabinoid receptors that regulate our sleep cycles. CBD can work together with the hypothalamus in the brain’s sleep center to reduce stress and anxiety, which are often the key reasons behind insomnia. It can also help with restless leg syndrome.
Controlling symptoms of psychotic disorders
Patients suffering from psychotic mental disorders like schizophrenia and psychosis have reportedly benefited from using high doses of CBD oil. A study conducted through a 4-week trial of 800 milligrams of CBD led to evidence of relieving psychosis and improving cognition. More study is needed on the matter.
Controlling certain symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease can be greatly accelerated by neuroinflammation. CBD’s amazing anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce neuroinflammation by shielding neurons from the free radicals that try to destroy them. While it can’t be used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, it can help in controlling the symptom.
Keeping drug addiction under control
CBD can help people with active addiction disorders relieve themselves from issues like stress, insomnia, and trauma that may contribute to their drug addiction. By doing so, people who want to solve the addiction issue can receive support to remain firm in their endeavors.
In conclusion, CBD’s properties can solve some of the root issues of much bigger health problems. As a result, it can contribute to you owning a healthy body and mind.