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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments.

Better known as CBD, it is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa. 

CBD is not psychoactive! Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, and causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often associated with marijuana. 

This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind altering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs.

CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil.

It’s gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it helps to treat a variety of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety.

Here are six health benefits of CBD oil that are backed by scientific evidence.

1. CAN RELIEVE PAIN

Marijuana has been used to treat pain as far back as 2900 B.C. 

More recently, scientists have discovered that certain components of marijuana, including CBD, with or woithout THC, are responsible for its pain-relieving effects.

The body produces endocannabinoids, which are neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors in your nervous system.

Studies have shown that CBD may help reduce chronic pain by impacting endocannabinoid receptor activity, reducing inflammation and interacting with neurotransmitters 

Studies have found that oral & injected CBD reduced pain response to headaches, reduced pain in all types of arthritis and joint pain, significantly reduced sciatic nerve pain and inflammation and surgical incisions.

2. COULD REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that can have devastating impacts on health and well-being.

Anxiety and depression are usually treated with pharmaceutical drugs, but because of side effects of these drugs, CBD oil is showing more promise.

CBD oil is being used to safely treat insomnia and anxiety in people with or without post-traumatic stress disorder. CBD has also shown antidepressant-like effects in several studies. These qualities are linked to CBD’s ability to act on the brain’s receptors for serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and social behavior.

3. CAN ALLEVIATE CANCER-RELATED SYMPTOMS

CBD may help reduce symptoms related to cancer and side effects related to cancer treatment, like nausea, vomiting and pain. 

One study looked at the effects of CBD in 177 people with cancer-related pain who did not experience relief from pain medication. Once treated with CBD, they experienced a significant reduction in pain compared to those who received a placebo.

Some studies have even shown that CBD may have anticancer properties. For example, one test-tube study found that concentrated CBD induced cell death in human breast cancer cells.

Another study showed that CBD inhibited the spread of aggressive breast cancer cells in mice. 

4. HAS NEUROPROTECTIVE PROPERTIES

Researchers believe that CBD’s ability to act on the endocannabinoid system and other brain signaling systems provide benefits for those with neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s, plus more.

CBD oil with No THC has been proven to be a safe and effective way to reduce muscle spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis by up to 75%, prevent neurodegeneration & cognitive decline associated with Alzheimers, and improve sleep quality, for those suffering insomnia.

5. BENEFITS HEART HEALTH

Recent research has linked CBD with several benefits for the heart and circulatory system, including the ability to lower high blood pressure. One recent study treated 10 healthy men with one dose of 250 mg of CBD oil and found it reduced resting blood pressure, compared to a placebo. 

Additionally, several studies have demonstrated that CBD may help reduce the inflammation and cell death associated with heart disease due to its powerful antioxidant and stress-reducing properties. 

Another study showed that CBD reduced oxidative stress and prevented heart damage in diabetics with heart disease.

6. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND LUNGS

CBD for respiratory problems and lung disease is becoming a more widely-considered option by many. CBD improves respiratory health by promoting the normal function of the endocannabinoid system. 

The immuno-suppressant and anti-inflammatory effects of CBD, result in decreased inflammation in the lungs, also causing the immune system to go into “repair mode” rather than “attack mode”, which can prevent autoimmune problems and lessen the triggers for asthma.