The Cannabis industry is rapidly rising in popularity as an accepted mode of treatment and as a healthy relaxation method. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana, it closely follows THC. In hemp, CBD is more abundant than THC which only appears in trace amounts.
While CBD is lauded for its great calming effect on epileptic patients, some of its other health benefits are unknown to many people, because CBD lacks the colorful high that is associated with marijuana. This is because unlike marijuana, isolated CBD does not cause much of noticeable effect.
- Reliable and extensive research has ascertained that CBD is possibly effective in acne treatment.
Unless you hit the genetic lottery, you have probably suffered through bouts of acne at some point in your life. Acne is a common condition in adolescence and is rapidly becoming a big problem for adults. An exhaustive study done by a number of reliable institutions such as the National Institute of Health has concluded that cannabidiol is a potential effective treatment for acne.
Scientifically speaking, CBD could be effective in acne treatment because it has anti inflammatory, nonproliferation and lipostatic effects that could make it effective in the alleviation of acne.
- Studies have proved that CBD can help in PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) treatment
Research proves that cannabidiol produces anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects when slowly ingested. CBD is known to relax and calm stress and anxiety. CBD provides a calming effect that has antipsychotic benefits hence providing a stable mental environment for people trying to recover from the detrimental side-effects of PTSD. To learn more, click here.
- CBD is a likely effective in insomnia treatment
One of the most prominent side effects of CBD is causing tiredness which can help put you to sleep. Pharmaceuticals are not the ideal choice although they are effective because they pose a risk for addiction. Additionally they also cause grogginess the next day. Since CBD doesn’t have any of these unpleasant side effects, it is the safer choice. If you are looking to combat insomnia, opt for CBD-heavy indica strains that will knock you out just when you need it most.
- Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is treated using anti-inflammatory medications such as corticosteroids and opiod-pain medications. Since cannabidiol reportedly has strong anti-inflammatory effects on the body, it could possibly serve as natural treatment for this frustrating un-treatable condition.
Although research is still being carried out to clearly ascertain how effective CBD can be in helping to manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Many fibromyalgia patients swear by its efficiency
- CBD can possibly help in the management of Diabetes
Did you know that over 400 million people globally suffer from Diabetes resulting in close to 5 million deaths annually? Substantial scientific evidence concludes that CBD could come in handy in preventing and managing this chronic ailment.
How CBD is likely aid in diabetes treatment?
Reliable studies have proved that cannabis is likely help control insulin levels by lowering insulin resistance. However, the specific mechanism that enables this has thus far not been established.
This article barely scratches the surface when it comes to the potential uses of CBD. In the last 10 years, there have been over twenty three thousand studies published on the benefits of different types of CBD, and more research is still being done to ascertain just how valuable this herb extract is.
