WHAT IS CBD?
Cannabidiol also known as CBD, which is one of the more than 113 components or cannabinoids found in plants of the Cannabis species or family (Hemp and Marijuana). Each of these cannabinoids has therapeutic properties, CBD is a compound that does not produce psychoactive effects.
Cannabidiol or CBD is a molecule that belongs to the cannabinoid family, like THC, CBG, CBN, CBC, THCV to name a few. THC is more sought after and known for its psychoactive effects, CBD, for its part, is more sought after and known for medicinal and therapeutic purposes.
What are the benefits of CBD?
CBD has high healing and medicinal properties, it provides well-being as it calms and relaxes body and mind, thanks to its non-toxicity it makes it an ideal natural product.
It is non-psychoactive, its side effects are minimal and long-term use is well tolerated.
To this day, clinical studies are increasing showing that CBD and other cannabinoids are a natural and safe complement for human health.
Studies show that it has therapeutic potential for the following pathologies:
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
According to a study published in the European Journal of Pain, the effects it causes on the nervous system can help reduce pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Anxiolytic.
There is a study published in the journal Neurotherapeutics that supports the beneficial effects of taking doses between 300 and 600 mg of CBD to reduce anxiety and fear.
- Anticonvulsant.
It is already used in children and adults with refractory epilepsies that do not respond to other treatments.
- Anti nausea and antiemetic.
It has been tested in cancer patients who have nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy.
- Neuro protective. 60
There are studies, such as one carried out by Queen's University, that seem to show that it is effective in the treatment of Parkinson's, and there are others that relate it to an improvement in Alzheimer's.
- Sleep improvement
- It is antioxidant
- Helps better healing
- Reduces blood pressure
Among other benefits.