Surprising Effects of CBD Oil Treatment
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CBD oil treatments are known to have some potentially beneficial medical properties. For an oil extract from the cannabis and hemp plants, it is said to be very potent in anti-inflammatory qualities which are useful for a large number of major and minor ailments. Luckily these properties can be obtained without any of the following negative side effects.
- Lethargic: Some users can be come lazy or tired after using marijuana.
- Euphoric: Marijuana can get you high.
- Paranoid: Use of potent marijuana with THC or taken at an early age can lead to bouts of paranoia and schizophrenia.
- Hallucinations: Marijuana use can make you see things that aren’t there.
CBD stands for cannabidiol which is usually consumed in oil form but it can also be obtain via smoking cannabis i.e. medical marijuana. As an oil it can be ingested or applied to the skin topically.
Chronic inflammation and CBD Oil Potential
CBD Oil contains anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation can be a big problem for those with chronic conditions such as arthritis. CBD oil is said to balance our bodies inflammatory response to the causes of such conditions. While it will not cure the following listed conditions it can help to manage them and the pain associated with them.
Chronic inflammation has been linked to several diseases such as:
- Heart disease
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Acne
Nicotine Addiction & CBD Oil
A recent study at the University College of London found that CBD could treat addiction to nicotine and as a result help people quit smoking. 30 smokers in the double blind placebo study where given either a placebo inhaler or a CBD based inhaler. They where told to use this inhaler if they ever felt the urge to smoke. The study found that the smokers that used the CBD based inhaler reduced their cigarette intake by 40% within a week.
CBD Oil In Treating Insomnia
Insomnia is a condition where people can have trouble sleeping or getting to sleep. The cause of which can usually be attributed to anxiety or depression but hectic work schedules or poor diets can also be the cause. CBD oil said to be good for this as it can help reduce the feeling of anxiety and depression without any major negative side effects which can effect your organs.
If you’re interested in cannabis, including CBD oil and are planning to use it as a form of treatment, talk to your doctor before you do and use their professional recommendations.
