The entry of CBD oils into the market has got everyone talking. The legalization of CBD and the market it has, at present, has made people in CBD business fasten their pace. The medicinal uses of CBD have invited the interests of people. CBD is an effective medicine in several ways.
CBD is a cannabinoid but not at all an intoxicant. The minimal or no THC content in CBD confirms the claim. The medicinal uses of CBD are
Managing Anxiety
Serotonin is the chemical in body associated with mental health. It is the level of serotonin in body, that affects mental health. CBD helps in relieving the common symptoms of anxiety like increased heart rate. CBD can help in coping with stress and can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. In cases of insomnia CBD can act as a sleep inducer.
Treatment of Epilepsy
CBD has been finding place in the news recently, due to its effect on patients with epilepsy. CBD oils can be of help in reducing seizures in epilepsy.
Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Neurodegenerative disorders cause the deterioration of brain and nerve cells over time. Research is going on in using CBD for treating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The research would probably yield groundbreaking results. Neurodegenerative disorders are worsened by inflammation and CBD is effective in reducing these inflammations.
CBD as Painkiller
CBD oil can be used for pain relief. CBD oil produces effects in your brain receptors and helps you manage pain. Nabiximols is an approved drug in US and Canada which is used to treat MS pain.
Anti-Acne Effects
CBD oil has anti-acne properties. Sebaceous glands in body produce sebum. It is the activity of sebaceous glands that causes acne. A study, which was recently published in Journal of Clinical investigation, has found that CBD oils are effective in reducing the activity of sebaceous glands.
CBD in Cancer Treatment
Studies are going on to investigate the effects of CBD in preventing the growth of cancer cells. According to National Cancer Institute, CBD can help reduce the side effects of cancer treatment and reduce the symptoms of cancer.CBD has the potential to regulate the reproducing ability of some tumor cells. The ability of CBD oil to regulate cell reproduction methods and control inflammation is promising to cancer research.
CBD products are only on the start of their journey. They still have a long way to go and they will make revolutionizing changes in the field of medicine for sure.