The Benefits of CBD Oil
CBD oil is a herbal supplement extracted from cannabis. It offers many of the health benefits of medicinal cannabis without the ‘high’. Some of these health benefits include relieving pain, reducing anxiety and possibly alleviating symptoms of cancer and heart disease.
Pain relief is the most common reason that people take CBD oil. It has a proven impact on the nervous system and can be an effective remedy against joint pain and sciatic nerve pain. Many people with multiple sclerosis also turn to CBD as a painkiller.
CBD oil is also commonly taken to reduce anxiety. Its effect on the brain’s receptors for serotonin can greatly influence and improve our mood. Those that suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or social anxiety may find that CBD oil helps.
As for alleviating symptoms of cancer and heart disease, there is growing support for these health benefits. Many patients with cancer have found that CBD oil is effective at relieving pain, as well as easing symptoms of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Meanwhile, CBD oil’s ability to reduce blood pressure can help to manage heart disease.
There are a number of different CBD products on the market. On top of supplements from your local pharmacy, CBD may be available as an injection, which could be useful when fighting serious pain. Many of the benefits are dependent on unique ingredients within the oil known as terpenes, and you can even buy your own terpene extracts from places like Finest Labs to add into food, lotions, or even into your CBD oil to give it a little extra boost. As the infographic chart below shows, different terpenes may have different health benefits.
