A lot of people are curious about CBD as an addition to their wellness routine. Did you know that the Cannabis Sativa plant, which CBD is derived from, has been used thousands of years ago in ancient civilizations for its therapeutic and medicinal properties? There is even belief that Cannabis was mentioned in the Old Testament as “kaneh-bosm”.
So it has been around for a while but we are now just beginning to scratch the surface of what it can potentially do. You are probably aware that it has some health benefits and we are here to help you further explore them.
According to the US National Library of Medicine, CBD, also known as Cannabidiol, is a chemical compound derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant, more famously known as marijuana or hemp.
It’s used as a more natural plant-based approach to relax or calm people suffering from stress, anxiety, and other conditions. The reason it has become so popular is because it is a more natural product. More and more people are turning away from conventional drugs due to their unbearable side effects or the fact that they fail to help them in the first place. In their struggle to find better alternatives, people are leaning more and more towards sustainable and organic substances like CBD.
You would most likely find it in oils and creams but it can also be ingested through tinctures or edibles. CBD oil is not psychoactive, unlike delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the main active ingredient of marijuana. That means CBD will not get you high or give off any feelings of euphoria.
A lot of people have trouble differentiating between cannabis, marijuana, and hemp. It can be confusing to find where CBD fits in this realm. Well, hemp and marijuana are the two main species of Cannabis sativa. They both contain CBD, but you would find more CBD and less THC in hemp than you would in marijuana.
But don’t be fooled by those hemp oil labels. When hemp seed oil is extracted from the plant’s seeds, it becomes rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 without having any Cannabinoids. That’s why hemp oil is mostly used in the beauty industry particularly in moisturizing creams and oils.
What Are the Effects of CBD?
People may introduce CBD to their regime for a variety of reasons. That’s why its effects vary depending on each person’s health, lifestyle, and conditions.
Some people take CBD for a boost of energy and focus. Others take it to feel more relaxed and even help them get better sleep. It is generally recommended for people suffering from stress, anxiety, and chronic pain for some long term relief.
Even though it has garnered promising results with users, not enough research is out there to give us accurate insight into how it should affect our body. That’s why one should manage their expectations when first taking CBD and keep an open mind.
How Does CBD Work?
Many people are surprised to know that our bodies naturally contain cannabinoids. The interaction between cannabinoids with cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the body’s endocannabinoid system, is where the magic happens. The body creates two types of receptors:
CB1 receptors:
These are pretty much everywhere around the body but are especially abundant in the brain. They manage the most important processes around your body like movement, pain, mood, perception, appetite, and more.
CB2 receptors:
You will find these more around the immune system where they impact inflammation and pain.
CBD triggers them causing the body to develop its own cannabinoids (endocannabinoids). So CBD is your body’s special cannabinoids enhancer. Unlike THC, which binds with cannabinoid receptors more extensively, CBD does not seem to attach tightly to these receptors. Instead, it seems to work by binding to serotonin receptors, which affect pain, mood, and sleep.
What to Consider When Buying CBD?
There are multiple ways to take CBD but your choice of method should be based on your objectives and reasons you’re using it in the first place. Methods differ from one to another in dosage and duration.
Some people use CBD creams or ointments for their muscles, joints, and ligaments for a more specific and localised relief. On the contrary, Tinctures, which is liquid applied under the tongue, and edibles take a while to kick in but once they do, they can last for a few hours.
When purchasing the CBD itself, it’s essential to make sure it has been reviewed by a third-party for quality assurance. Since CBD is not yet controlled by the FDA, it is not uncommon to purchase CBD that has questionable potency. Not to mention that you might be buying CBD that has traces or subtle amounts of THC that may show up on drug tests. Almost 70% of CBD products are mislabeled or falsely advertised, according to a study.
What Are the Different Kinds of CBD Oil?
There is a variety of products to choose from when buying CBD oil for the first time so the choice may seem daunting. We are here to lay out all the facts so you buy the best kind for you.
Isolate CBD Oil
his kind only contains CBD, so you would not find any other cannabinoids or traces of THC.
Full-Spectrum CBD Oil
As the name suggests, this kind has everything. It contains all of the cannabinoids you would naturally find in the cannabis plant, including THC. So you would find proteins, fatty acids, chlorophyll, fiber, flavonoids, and terpenes in the full-spectrum kind.
Broad-Spectrum CBD Oil
This kind is recommended for people who want all of the health benefits of the cannabinoids without any THC. Broad-Spectrum has multiple cannabinoids that work together in harmony for a potent effect.
Research suggests that more cannabinoids working together is better than just one due to the entourage effect. So full-spectrum would give you the full unfiltered CBD oil effect. But your pick out of these different kinds should match your personal needs so the decision is yours.
There is a lot more to find out about CBD but the information we have now is quite promising. People looking to enhance their health and wellness routine can find real value in CBD oil.
Like most organic and safe supplements, each person should expect results that are unique to them.
We believe it is worth exploring, do you?
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