How CBD oil can be good for your health

The cannabis plant is composed of various compounds that include cannabidiol (CBD),  noted for its medical benefits and which, according to experts at the World Health Organization, has no abuse potential.
 
Their Expert Committee on Drug Dependence sifted through research on humans and animals and gathered the evidence, coming out with the initial finding that "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential."
Because of this, people, especially those suffering from conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, seizures, and even mild depression are seriously considering turning to CBD for relief.
But is CBD really safe to use and worth considering when addressing medical concerns?  Here we get to know the pros and cons of CBD oil to help you come up with your own conclusion.

When it comes to the health benefits of the cannabis plants, there are two popular sources. First is marijuana and next is its close cousin, hemp. Many have used both to successfully treat various symptoms of certain conditions.

Of the numerous chemicals extracted from both cannabis plants, there are two critical ones that are worth considering: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and CBD. Although both are associated with medical benefits, it is THC which is associated with the psychoactive effects often linked with marijuana and the high that pot smokers seek. THC works by triggering the release of dopamine in the brain.

Both THC and CBD have been shown to relieve pain, nausea caused by cancer treatment, and multiple sclerosis-related muscle spasms. However, cannabis use also comes with some short-term and long-term health risks, such as learning and coordination problems.

Although both marijuana and hemp are used for CBD extraction for CBD oil, most people prefer the latter because hemp is the considered to be the safer choice, with CBD oil from hemp containing only trace amounts of THC. This means that hemp-derived CBD oil has no psychoactive effects.

CBD oil has the potential to benefit human health in various ways which include natural pain relief and controlling inflammation. As a natural alternative to allopathic medication, CBD oil can effectively relieve stiffness as well as chronic pain. According to authors of a study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, CBD greatly reduced chronic inflammation and pain in rodents.

Aside from addressing pain, there is now exciting new evidence to suggest that CBD may be helpful in getting people to quit smoking. A pilot study published in Addictive Behaviors came to find that smokers who used CBD based inhalers smoked fewer cigarettes than usual and their cravings for nicotine diminished as well. An important finding was published in Neurotherapeutics which revealed that CBD holds great promise as a treatment for individuals with disorders related to opioid addiction disorders.

Other benefits of CBD included the alleviation of some symptoms related to substance use disorders. These symptoms include anxiety, mood-related problems, pain, and difficulty sleeping.

While more research is still required to make the evidence conclusive, current findings to suggest its efficacy in the treatment of withdrawal symptoms. The FDA has approved the use of CBD (through the drug Epidiolex) as a therapy for two rare conditions characterized by epileptic seizures in 2018.

In the United States, Epidiolex can be prescribed by doctors to treat Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a condition that appears between the ages of 3 and 5 years and involves different kinds of seizures, and Dravet syndrome (DS), a rare genetic condition that appears in the first year of life and involves frequent, fever-related seizures

The development of this medication comes with the understanding that CBD oil can be extremely effective in treating epilepsy and other neuropsychiatric disorders. A 2014 review concluded that CBD has ‘anti-seizure properties’ and a ‘low risk of side effects’ for people suffering from bouts of epilepsy.

Some researchers have also found that CBD may prove to combat cancer. A review published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology showed that CBD greatly helped in preventing the spread of cancer. It was noted that CBD had a tendency to suppress the growth of cancer cells and supported their destruction.

In another study where CBD was being used to treat epilepsy and psychotic disorders, it was found that the compound was generally well tolerated and had a favorable safety profile. While the side effects are less and mild compared to allopathic treatments, some of them to look out for include tiredness, diarrhea, and changes in appetite/weight. It was made clear in the study however that CBD has a better side effect profile than other drugs used to treat the same medical conditions.

Thanks to hemp-derived CBD oil, more and more people now have easier access to the health benefits of CBD. And thanks to companies who recognize this potential, the market now has various options to high-quality CBD oil products.

PotNetwork Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:POTN) for example, is creating CBD based products like a potent form of CBD oil derived from top quality hemp. There is great demand for them as they meet the needs of people with various therapeutic requirements and pain-management needs.  

The company is presently experiencing significant growth, with profits exceeding $10 million a year with expected growth to about $34 million by 2020. According to a Harbinger Research Independent Investment Analysis, the business is set to grow at a ‘phenomenal rate’.

If things go as planned, the company size would increase in just three short years.  POTN has proven is strength and efficacy in successfully reaching its target markets, both online and in the physical space. Distributors, retailers, and consumers show great enthusiasm towards their unique blends and mixes of well developed CBD products.

Considering CBD’s favorable safety profile and promising health benefits, CBD oil and other related products derived from hemp can benefit countless people struggling with various health conditions. And while CBD’s applications are highly promising, it continues to be a hotly debated topic among researchers, health practitioners, policy makers and people from all walks of life.