What you need to know about CBD and its Benefits!!
Hey organic lovers, we all know nature has been benefitting mankind for thousands of years especially in the field of medicine but sadly our modern lifestyles also create a well-defined observation that over the period of time ‘Synthetic over Natural’ progressed as a new cool and we all fell victim for it. Inorganic is risky and many synthetic products with harsh side effects have shown that they may cure one but definitely cause more. And the world calls for Nature again.
Why have CBD products taken the game charge all over?
Following the same vision to promote organic solutions as medical aid, scientific researchers have found Cannabidiols to be such miracle molecules that are scientifically safe, multipurpose, have significant therapeutic attributes, and found medicinally active for many health issues and generalized body functioning. So for these reasons, all at once, now you can see CBD lattes sold at Coffee shops, CBD Facials offered at spas, Skincare companies are using CBD as a leading ingredient in their formulas and just everyone from your anxious colleague to your arthritis-suffering grandpa wants to get their hands on some CBD gummies. The CBD game has taken the charge all over and yet more studies are being done in this field.
But wait, what actually is CBD and what is all the hype for?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an effective chemical biomolecule found naturally in the resinous flower of the species of Cannabis sativa plant, like Marijuana or the Hemp Plant. Both the species contain CBD; however, the Hemp plant is more preferable due to the higher percentage of CBD and very low levels of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as compared to Marijuana.
CBD is widely used in products like oils and various edible forms as it highly induces a feeling of relaxation and calms within. Unlike Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is a major psychoactive ingredient (high in Marijuana), CBD is not psychoactive but is known to neutralize the effects of THC. So yeah, CBD is a safe play and won’t get you HIGH.
How to consume CBD?
Today, CBD is available in the market in a number of convenient ways, in the form of various edibles like soft gels, gummies, tincture drops, and also vape pens. They are also offered in the form of oils, ointments, and beauty products for people resisting ingestions. The only difference among these different types of consuming forms is the velocity of action and response. Vape pens offer faster relief but wear off quickly too. Whereas edibles and tinctures take longer to process but last a good few hours.
However, adequate knowledge about CBD and its dosage is still a matter of confusion due to its biphasic property. Smaller doses produce wakeful effects, while greater quantities of CBD generally induce sedative effects.
Let’s peer into what does it do inside!!
Basically, CBD’s effects are created by interacting with the endocannabinoid system, which plays a capital role in keeping other functionally essential systems in the body performing at an optimal level.
The endocannabinoid system plays a principal role in regulating many crucial physiological processes that affect our everyday experiences, from our mood to our energy levels, our intestinal fortitudes, immune activities, blood pressure, heart rate, bone density, glucose metabolism, to even how we experience pain, stress, hunger, and more. Now we can expect what will happen if there is any problem with this system and just here comes the extremity of roles that CBD and TCH play on your health.
What are the benefits of CBD on my life?
Finally coming to the wanted point. It is well researched that CBD can provide relief for chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, depression, and many such medical conditions. However, some studies have shown that 5% of consumers may react differently for unknown reasons.
Extensive scientific researches highlight CBD’s potential as a treatment for a wide range of maladies, including (but not limited to):
- Boost energy;
An efficient role of CBD has been witnessed to boost up energy and alertness when provided in smaller doses i.e. around 20mg.
- Treat Insomnia and induce sleep;
Contrary to the effect of alertness, it can induce sleep when given in larger doses. This Biphasic property of cannabidiols is dose-dependent.
- Neurological Conditions;
CBD has shown neuroprotective effects, stimulates neurogenesis i.e., growth of new brain cells in mammals. Providing hope and cure to serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Huntington’s chorea, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Anxiety Relief;
CBD lets you manage your anxiety by altering the receptor activity to Serotonin, leading to reduced stress, induced sleep in case of insomnia, normal heart rate, and improving symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Pain Relief;
CBD oil on your brain’s receptors may also help you with pain management. Chronic pains, arthritis pain, MS pain, muscle pain, spinal cord injuries can be treated.
- Anti-Acne;
CBD has anti-inflammatory effects which means it can help you with acne inflammation, plus it alters the activity of sebaceous glands which are responsible to produce extra sebum that causes acne in the first place.
- Cancer treatment;
The promising effect of CBD in cancer treatment is moderating inflammation and controlling cell activity. It keeps a check on tumor cells and depresses their activity.
CBD is no doubt a buzzy wellness moment in the world today whose awareness and adoptions are increasing day by day. Multiple studies and theories are being tested and proven all over the world to provide humanity with better stats on organic wellness in medicine.