5 Benefits of CBD Oil
Kamal Salar explains some of the benefits of CBD oil.
CBD Oil has become an all-powerful remedy for common ailments such as inflammation, chronic pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, etc. It's said that scientists are yet to tap into CBD's full healing potential. However, in most cases, the benefits have little to no research backing the claims. It's more of a gamble, but CBD oil has very little to no side effects, so it's worth trying. The following are the main benefits.
Pain Relief
The use of Cannabis Sativa as pain medication dates back to 2900 B.C. Records from ancient Chinese texts suggest that the Chinese used marijuana as a remedy for rheumatic pain, malaria, and anaesthesia during surgery. The same was also practiced in India around 1000 B.C.
Currently, the majority of studies on the subject were conducted on rats. Studies have proven that CBD oil is effective as an anaesthesia and pain medication. Several studies on humans have been conducted, and the results were almost similar, especially for pain relief.
Recent studies indicate that CBD oil impacts receptors in the endocannabinoid system, which regulates everyday functions such as response to pain, infections, and pathogens.
Anxiety
Anxiety affects a significant percentage of the UK population, and it's often remedied through medication and therapy. However, some anxiety medications have side effects on the patients, which is why most patients are turning to CBD oil products.
Compared to conventional anxiety medication, CBD oil is readily available and cost-friendly. It has minuscule to no side effects and can alleviate a wide range of anxiety disorders, such as insomnia and depression.
Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders have become quite common, and they have a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals. Currently, there are thousands of sleep medications, but they all have adverse side effects. There is also a high risk of addiction.
Sleep is an indispensable part of our daily lives, especially for athletes. After an intense workout, the body needs to rest to recover. The better the quality of sleep, the faster your body will heel. CBD oil facilitates this by promoting healthy sleep cycles.
Alleviate cancer-related symptoms
A study on the effects of CBD oil revealed that it has certain properties that help alleviate cancer-related symptoms, including nausea and pain. It's also effective for people undergoing chemotherapy. Some studies claim it has anti-cancer properties. A study in 2011 exhibited that CBD could induce cell death, especially in breast cancer cells.
Treat skin conditions
CBD oil is said to encourage abnormal cell death, which helps treat skin conditions such as eczema. It's also a remedy for common skin conditions such as acne.
Acne affects close to 10% of the UK population and is caused by many factors, including bacteria, oily secretion, genetics, or underlying inflammation.
Recent studies indicate that CBD oil can reduce sebum production. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and can help regulate oil production, which reduces acne.
Research on CBD's benefits and side effects is still ongoing; therefore, scientists expect to discover more benefits.
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