The Cannabis industry has progressed in leaps and bounds, Especially the CBD industry. CBD has exploded into the market with its products mainstreaming into wellness, beauty and food items. CBD is mainly touted for its health benefits. Cannabidiol (CBD) is essentially derived from the Cannabis sativa plant where CBD oil with CBD as the main ingredient after removing tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. It is produced by taking the extracts of CBD from the cannabis plant and diluting it with a carrier oil.
There are two components of the plant that one can use; the seeds and the leaves. All the hemp nutrition products are made from the seeds and all the CBD oils and or a hemp Rollen would be made using the leaves. The leaf has to be only procured from the government directly since this is an excisable product. It is procured only from the excise department. It is illegal to tie up with farmers to procure the leaves but can tie up with farmers to procure the seeds. Over the years, with research and awareness, it has become an effective drug in treating multiple ailments without causing any mind alternating effects. Although, CBD is becoming more popular for its therapeutic benefits.
CBD oil is orally consumed and thus works through the digestive tract. It further interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a regulatory system which contains naturally occurring cannabis-like molecules. The endocannabinoids control important functions such as sleep cycle, stress response, blood pressure, body temperature, mood, memory, and pain perception and thus work like neurotransmitters, transporting messages throughout the body to help maintain homeostasis. CBD binds with the human endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is a potent inhibitor of FAAH – an enzyme that breaks down the body’s natural endocannabinoids. These endocannabinoids bind to cannabinoid receptors in the brain (CB1) that can improve mood, pain, sleep, and reward regions in the brain.
CBD oil is the calm to any chaos in the body and mind. It works like a golden elixir for all chronic and neuropathic pain. It’s a broad-spectrum formulation with a concentration of 5% Vijaya (cannabis) leaf extract for pain relief. Unlike OTC pain relievers, it does not ingest your body which may have long-term side effects. When CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid receptors it tends to reduce inflammation and impact the neurotransmitters. Henceforth it has been proven effective in reducing pain in diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. CBD holds the potential to regulate the brain’s serotonin levels which further impacts neurological activities like mood, social behaviour and anxiety. Hence has been used to treat insomnia, depression, or any post-traumatic stress disorder.
CBD is known to support some chronic conditions such as Cancer. CBD has been shown to alleviate symptoms and side effects associated with Cancer. It holds the ability to reduce the reproduction of some cancer cells. More than that, CBD also helps in bringing down nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy.
CBD may not cure heart diseases but certainly has been proven to bring down the symptoms that lead up to life-threatening health problems. CBD with its power pack of stress-reducing and antioxidant properties helps in lowering blood pressure. It essentially reduces cell death, and the inflammation associated with the heart and prevents cognitive heart failure. Since CBD holds anti-inflammatory properties, it supports bringing down the cholesterol levels in the body. Bad cholesterol has the tendency to build up in the lining of blood vessels, resulting in blockages around the heart which can result in a heart attack or stroke.
CBD with its properties helps in relaxing arterial walls, and also increases the HDL levels, good cholesterol, in the body.
Apart from this, CBD brings benefits to brain health as well. It has been proven that CBD helps in preventing free radical damage, reduces inflammation and also generates new brain cells. Thus preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. In fact, It is has been widely recognized as one of the most natural ways to promote brain health and overall wellness.
Although it’s not a substitute for disease-modifying treatment, but rather is a pure, ancient Ayurvedic remedy that’s been used for centuries for pain relief and relaxation to relax the muscles, reduce inflammation, and calm nerves. But before considering consuming CBD or incorporating it into your treatment, it is advisable to check with your healthcare provider to avoid any complications.
