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CBD oil or cannabidiol oil has risen up as a chartbuster of late in herbal science. However, most people, when enquiring about the oil end up on the negative side in terms of the image of CBD oil due to its linkage with Cannabis & Marijuana. The reason being an endless list of queries which includes – is it addictive? Does it have side-effects? Does it cause any sense of reverie? Can my pet use it too? How long can it be used & so on… When these questions get answered then an individual finally comes to the decision of actually accepting & adapting it for usage.

In a short span of time, the product has gained a lot of traction among not just medical practitioners but normal individuals as well who research on it everywhere & consult the experts finally adapting it into their line of treatment. The ability of CBD oil to cover various sorts of ailments all in one form of availability (now increasing too), should be given credit for its eminence among people. Also, the fact that it’s a part of the Cannabis & Marijuana family which are mostly looked upon with grey eyes despite THC (a derivative from them used in medical science too) being already present & popular for healing ailments brings the prospect users of CBD in a state of dilemma. But, this dilemma is easy to swim out of with lots of supporting evidence, studies & researches to prove its mettle as a powerful herbal healer which has come up into the good books of the present times after being buried deep down in history for around over 4500 years.

What is CBD oil?

CBD oil is a herbal oil that’s made from the extracts called Cannabinoid found in Cannabis, Marijuana & Industrial Hemp plants. These plants have a plethora of over 104 extracts & terpenes of which, 40% concentration is inhabited by CBD. Out of these extracts, THC or tetrahydrocannabinol had been a more popular remedy until some time ago when CBD made its way back from a historic exile that continued for generations (rediscovered in 1940). One of the best things that CBD brings to the table is the lack of intoxication effect unlike its sister extract THC. This makes it a more preferred option as compared to THC. This feature also keeps it miles away of being used for recreational purposes. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported – “cannabidiol is not likely to be abused or create dependence as for other cannabinoids (THC)”.

However, post discovery, it has been shaking off splatters of the stigma that it has carried due to its belongingness to the Cannabis family. It has been a tough journey with medical practitioners finally switching to it for treatment of ailments due to its magical healing abilities & less-serious side-effects as compared to anxiolytics & other pharmaceutical drugs. Besides, it has also gained legalisation in developed countries like USA & UK at different levels which shall help it spread its wings finally throughout the world as a natural way out of various ailments. This legalization has given hopes to a deeper research among the practitioners of the trade.

What are the benefits?

As mentioned earlier, CBD oil brings with it a bunch of benefits. The best part being all-round abilities for curing various ailments which makes it a very powerful healer in terms of efficiency & effectiveness. Not just the anti-intoxication property but also proven benefits in other ailments continues adding to its extensive range of applications.

The various benefits are as follows:

the CBD is more effective than vitamin C and E as a neuroprotective antioxidant and can ameliorate skin conditions such as acne.

RELIEF FROM PAIN If we peep in to history, it would be a surprising revelation that marijuana was used as a pain killer as far back as 2900 B.C. Recent studies have shown that CBD helps in relief from pain due to its effect on the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The human body itself produces endocannabinoids (neurotransmitters that bind to Cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system) to regulate the various physiological activities like sleep, appetite, pain & the immune system. It was found that CBD h

The science here is as simple as the English alphabets.Our human body has a specialized system named the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). This, in turn, regulates various functionalities like sleep, appetite, pain & immune system response. The body itself produces Endocannabinoids- neurotransmitters that bind to Cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system. According to the studies, CBD helps reduce chronic pain by influencing the Endocannabinoid receptor activity as a result of which inflammation reduction was seen.

Also, using THC & CBD in combination, helps in treating pain related to multiple sclerosis (estimated 400,000 diagnosed cases in Americans) & arthritis (estimated 54 mn diagnosed cases in American adults).

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION – THE FALL CBD has also been claimed as a means to help manage anxiety. Researches have pointed that CBD affects the brain receptors’ ability to respond to serotonin more popularly known as the ‘happy hormone’. Lower levels of serotonin lead people to depression & anxiety. A study proved that CBD assisted people suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) to deliver better speech as compared to the other group who didn’t take any such dose. The former group that received CBD showed lesser anxiety, cognitive impairment & discomfort during the speech. CBD oil  has as many benefits as there are losses & side-effects of usual pharmaceutical drugs like insomnia, agitation, headache & so on.

ANTI-CANCER SHIELD Surprisingly, CBD may provide to be helping hand to reduce symptoms not just related to cancer but the side effects related to cancer treatment, like nausea, vomiting & pain as well.

A study on 177 people experiencing cancer-related pain was conducted to find the effect of CBD & THC on pain alleviation during treatment. It was found that those treated with the extract containing both CBD & THC experienced a significant reduction in pain as compared to those who were treated with only the THC extract. During chemotherapy, CBD was also seen aiding lower nausea & vomiting (two very common side-effects)

Though alternatives are there, having a back-up plan doesn’t harm either. Not just this but certain in vitro & animal studies have assessed that CBD might be a possible healer with anti-cancer properties. For example, a test-tube study concluded death in human breast cancer cells with the use of concentrated CBD.

ACNE REDUCTION & SKIN BENEFITS Application of CBD oil, lotion, etc has been seen to repair damage to skin caused due to UV-rays & environmental pollutants. This is probably because cannabinoid receptors are present in the skin & hence the application of CBD products on skin aids in the regulation of oil production in the sebaceous glands. Such CBD-based topical products are hence being developed in many parts of the world to treat related issues from acne to psoriasis & faster healing of damaged skin.

There are known cases of melanoma & carcinoma type cancers being cured by the use of CBD extracts through topical application. Rick Simpson’s example is quite famous because he cured his basal cell carcinoma with cannabis oil and now has his widely distributed line of products.

NEUROPROTECTIVE PROPERTY Researchers suggest that CBD’s ability to influence the endocannabinoid system & other brain signaling systems towards the positives may prove helpful for those with neurological disorders. Also, it has been found to be more beneficial neuroprotective antioxidant as compared to Vitamin C & E.

Studies on CBD treating neurological disorders like epilepsy & multiple sclerosis are new but the results are positive. Another study revealed that CBD oil significantly reduced seizure activity in children with Dravet syndrome, a complex childhood epilepsy disorder, compared to a placebo group. Not just this, treatment with CBD has helped improve quality of life & sleep quality for those having Parkinson’s disease.

How does it feel?

Since CBD oil is used as a cure to various problems, it will also have an effect on how an individual feels after using it. The benefits talked about above are the various tasks which it does. However, what needs to be known is how it feels to have a few drops of CBD oil as a dosage. How it feels has been illustrated in the pointers below:

It has been reported by users of not inducing the ‘high’ effect as is feared. Rather, it has been considered to ease heartbeats of people using it & calm their senses down gradually after within half an hour of basic dosage. The best thing is its influence of making way to mental relaxation starting from physical relaxation.

CBD oil eases the person’s anxiety. It will make people less anxious & hence more open to imbibe in other feelings around them which already existed, thus placing them in a more happy & comfortable zone.

CBD oil helps people to stay energetic too. This can be credited to its ability to interact with the neurotransmitters & receptors in the brain besides making the brain more attentive. This is simply because it balances other problems like anxiety, stress in such ways that the brain can focus properly on other activities thus making things better with energy level.

CBD oil eases the brain’s thinking ability.Hence, as per accounted experiences, the overthinking & toss-&-turn phase of unsettled minds comes down which helps people sleep longer, better & peaceful.

It has also been reported by users that usage of CBD oil added a feeling of “better mood” in them. For this, we can simply credit it for setting up tandem with serotonin hormone levels & hence improving the mood of the user.

Any room for side-effects?

Quite naturally, despite having such positive sides of helping in ailments & relaxation in people, there are certain side-effects associated with it too. However, compared to other medications of all categories, the side-effects are quite less in magnitude, but this being said, it is important to mention that the research is still on & there is an ocean of findings to do.

The various side-effects are as below:

Tiredness, Diarrhea & Changes in both weight & Appetite

According to a review published in the journal Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research documents in 2017, the safety & side effects of CBD were laid down. The review discussed the use of CBD within numerous clinical studies out of which, most were related to epilepsy & psychotic disorders. As per the journal’s conclusions, the most common side effects of CBD usage appeared to be tiredness, diarrhea & changes in both weight & appetite.

However, another review published in the journal Current Drug Safety stated that CBD had no adverse effects upon physiological parameters which included heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, psychological & psychomotor functions.

Liver drug metabolism

CBD interferes with drug metabolism within the liver. This makes it of special consideration &* re-thinking for use for those who are on pharmaceutical medications. CBD interacts well with drug-metabolising enzymes like cytochrome P450 family. 60% content of all pharmaceutical drugs is metabolised by the CYP3A4 enzyme. Coincidentally, this enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of CBD as well. High dose of CBD can temporarily neutralize the liver enzymes, thus interfering with the ways in which this drug affects the body.

Certain pharmaceutical drugs inhibit this enzyme, which may slow the breakdown of CBD & increase its physiological activity. Apart from this, other pharmaceuticals raise the levels of this enzyme resulting in a faster than normal breakdown of CBD. it is hence advisable to consult a physician before taking any dose of pharmaceutical drugs. But, this coin also has two sides as CBD helps liver enzymes in enhancing the levels of enzyme CYP1A1, which plays an important role in breaking down cancer-causing substances like benzopyrene.

Pregnancy

In a study it was found that short-term exposure to CBD increased the permeability of the placental barrier, thus placing the foetus at risk from certain substances. This was reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) who cautioned pregnant women & nursing mothers to avoid CBD use due to possible adverse developmental effects to their foetus.

Dry Mouth

This is probably an expected side-effect given CBD’s relation to the cannabis family. The salivary glands also act as an abode of the cannabinoid receptors of the endocannabinoid system. CBD interacts with these receptors & hence causes inhibition of saliva secretion due to which the mouth dries up. CBD oil hence decreases saliva secretion. This, however, can be easily remedied with a glass of water or juice.

Movement disorders

In a 2009 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience documents, CBD was given to patients with dystonic movement disorders. For 6 straight weeks, oral doses of the cannabinoid between 100–600 mg per day were given to prospects alongside standard medications.

As expected there were improvements in movement disorders in all patients. Still, certain side effects were observed such as hypotension (low blood pressure), dry mouth, psychomotor slowing, lightheadedness & sedation. With doses over 300 mg per day, hypokinesia & resting tremor rose up. This drew researchers to the conclusion that CBD has Parkinsonism-aggravating effects in humans.

Legality CBD has been recently legalized in the US & the UK.  In U.K, it has been legalised from November, 18 while in the US, it has been legalised in the following month of December in the same year.

While in UK, CBD is legal as it is extracted from non-drug strains of cannabis – industrial hemp. Industrial hemp is the approved variety of the cannabis plant. For CBD to be legal in the UK, it has to be as per the norms of the European Union (EU), i.e.n  it should have naturally high levels of cannabidiol but only trace amounts – 0.2% of the legally-regulated, psychoactive ingredient known as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is found in medical marijuana. Since CBD does not stimulate the psychoactive receptors (CB1 and CB2) which are targeted by marijuana, it does not cause a high & is therefore legal to take.

The same thing applies in the US too where industrial hemp is legal as a part of the Farm Bill. Here also, only CBD derived from industrial hemp will be considered legal. Even industrial hemp was illegal in USA.

The herb of the future With governments accepting the way towards cure from many troubles & ailments with the help of this magic herb, the road to popularity & research has grown by many lanes for CBD. This has come as a major breakthrough to become legal after a long long time given its discovery way back in 1940. Also, given the fact that TCH was discovered 20 years after it & continued to be more popular than CBD also added to CBD’s following of trail. However, it has emerged at the top of the game again & hopefully, with more research & findings after being legalised, CBD & related products would see better days & gift humanity & life better prospects. An immediate effect can be seen as a multiplication in its form of availability like sprays,capsules, gums apart from being available as an oil.

With all this being discussed, it won’t be wrong to say that probably, CBD has finally been put on the right track, better to say that CBD has put humanity back on the right track.

It has been an open-secret today that almost every line of treatment comes with certain shadowing effects. These effects vary in magnitude, but the seriousness of these “shadow-effects” is directly proportional to the magnitude of line of treatment. For example, it has always been seen that anxiolytics carry a bagful of side-effects that feature drowsiness, sedation, dependence & withdrawal symptoms, nausea, etc. While some of these effects can be coped up with, others have lasting influence that makes things really tough for the sufferer.

CBD or Cannabidiol is something which was not a very eminent acquaintance among people. However, as time flew, the word spread at snail’s pace & recently, thanks to major breakthroughs & research, CBD has come up to the surface finally. But as Shakespeare said,” What’s in the name?”, the linkage of CBD with the name Cannabis or Marijuana has made things a bit rough-sided. It is still no less a remarkable feat for it as it has finally got the required appreciation & acclaim for its multiple benefits & influence it carries in relieving multiple ailments. The advantage of CBD over such popular pharmaceutical medicines has indeed made it a preferred option for treatment discussed ahead. But before getting too in-depth with the description, it is very much essential to know CBD first as an introductory but necessary formality.

The history of CBD

CBD or cannabidiol is an extract from the Marijuana / Cannabis plant that covers approx. 40% share of the other 100+ extracts found in the plant. It has been associated with mankind for over 4000 years during which it has featured on a come & go basis as history suggests.

CBD has its mention in the Indian Vedas as the “Kind of Fiver Herbs” & also has mentioned in the Chinese medicinal history. The father of Chinese Medicine Shen Yeng had immense faith of CBD & he frequently drank tea made with the plant. In his authored text PenTs’au, he referred to it as well which is believed to be one of the first mentions of the healing powers of the Cannabis plant.

A probable discovery of the Asian zone, CBD’s benefits have long been debated for as a wonder cure for many ailments. After going almost extinct from mankind, the phytocannabinoid was discovered in 1940 by Dr. Roger Adams & his team at the University of Illinois. It was & still continues to be extracted from the flowers & buds of marijuana or hemp plants. However, they had a limited idea about what they had isolated. It was later in proceeding years that Israel’s organic chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam not just isolated but also described the chemical structure of CBD, which in turn led to the conclusion that CBD was a non-psychoactive constituent of cannabis. In 1980, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam made another claim based on a study that CBD helps in the treatment of epilepsy that concretized CBD as a medical herb.

The various forms of CBD

CBD oil comes in all sorts of forms for consumption based on the type of medication required or prescribed by the physician. Thus, it is gaining popularity because of its availability in various forms for the taking. The various varieties in which CBD is available are as below:

Tinctures This category is what presents the most common form of CBD in the market. Compared to other categories, tinctures & concentrates feature the purest forms of CBD. Also, some brands add a bit of flavor to it to make it more user-friendly in terms of taste. Thes tinctures can be taken as drops by placing them under the tongue. The doses may vary between 100 to 1000 mg & solely depends on the user of how much has been prescribed to them. It is advisable not to swallow it directly but to allow it to dissolve as the drops are taken below the tongue & cheeks. The drops make things messy if they fall here & there so it is necessary to take it with caution.

Concentrates A confirmed probability of being the most concentrated form of CBD, these concentrates have 10 times more concentrated in CBD levels as compared to other forms of CBD. These often come unflavoured & are often known to take users by surprise due to their form as a syringe. However, unlike tinctures, they tend to create lesser mess & are also in the good books of those who are prescribed with a high dose of it. One negative feature is the fact that it doesn’t come flavored unlike the usual tinctures available & is hence a bit tough to befriend given the natural flavor of CBD oil. The usage is the same as tinctures & is taken below the tongue & the cheeks for as long as possible to give it time to get ingested.

Capsules The easiest means for taking CBD, capsules are an easy way out if people don’t want to go entirely on the tincture or concentrate mode. It contains 10-25 mg of CBD & hence allowed to keep a better track of things on dosage. In case of high dose requirements, people resort to using tinctures alongside CBD capsules.

Topicals . CBD is known for its positive influence on the skin in a series of plus points which include UV protection, acne treatment, psoriasis, cancer treatment,anti-aging, etc. Given this, the various forms available in this category are lotions, salve & lip balms. This form is resorted to for relief in the skin or joint-related issues.

Sprays CBD sprays have the weakest concentration among the different type of CBD products. Typical concentration of CBD sprays ranges between 1-3 mg. However, compared to other type of products taken orally, it’s difficult to keep a track of the dosage a person because sprays are highly inconsistent.

They’re probably preferred as they are easy to carry around and use can be used while on the road.

Ailments treated in humans

Having covered the various varieties of CBD it is quintessential to discuss the various ailments that are treated with CBD associated with it too. These benefits are the ones that make it an active cure for various treatments:

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY & PAIN RELIEVER The human body has its own cannabinoid producing system known as the ECS or the Endocannabinoid System. This system regulates various physiological activities that include sleep, appetite, pain & immune system response. The body itself produces Endocannabinoids- neurotransmitters that bind to Cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system. According to the studies, CBD attaches to the CB2 receptors & helps the body to manage pain by unlocking pathways to ease the pain. Due to this, its effects & helps relieve neuropathic pain. It also helps in pain during cancer treatment thus relaxing things a bit for the patient. This, in turn, has made it a preferred option for athletes & sportsperson apart from the general masses.

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION CBD has also been claimed as a means to help manage anxiety by affecting the presence of the serotonin hormone. Researchers are of the view that CBD changes the way the brain’s receptors respond to serotonin- a chemical linked to mental status of anxiety, depression, etc. Low levels of serotonin push people in the arms of various forms of anxiety & depression. The fact that CBD doesn’t have large-scale side-effects unlike the other anxiolytics is also what keeps it ahead as a preferred means of treatment like drowsiness, agitation, insomnia,  headache & so on. Apart from this, certain times, people develop substance abuse & over-dependance as they fall into addiction.

A PROBABLE FIGHTER AGAINST CANCER Research has shown that CBD may be helpful in reducing symptoms not just related to cancer but the side effects related to cancer treatment like nausea, vomiting & pain as well.

A study on people experiencing cancer-related pain was done to analyze the effect of CBD & THC on pain alleviation during treatment. It was found that those treated with the extract containing both CBD & THC experienced a significant reduction in pain as compared to those who were treated with only the THC extract. Studies suggest that CBD may also help lower nausea and vomiting (two very common side-effects) during chemotherapy.

Even in vitro & animal studies have shown that CBD may home anti-cancer properties. For example, a test-tube study concluded death in human breast cancer cells with the use of concentrated CBD.

ACNE REDUCTION & SKIN BENEFITS Studies have also concluded CBD’s application in the topical form helps repair damage due to UV rays & environmental pollutants. This is because of the presence of cannabinoid receptors in the skin which aid in the regulation of oil production in the sebaceous glands. CBD topical products are hence coming into circulation to treat related skin issues like acne, psoriasis & faster healing of damaged skin. Also, Rick Simpson’s courage to use CBD oil on himself to cure his basal cell carcinoma was very famous which also led to the conclusion that CBD can treat melanoma & carcinoma type cancers.

NEUROPROTECTIVE PROPERTY The ability of CBD to pair up with neuroreceptors has a series of benefits that are believed by scientists to provide a major breakthrough in treating neurological disorders among people.

Studies on CBD treating neurological disorders like epilepsy & multiple sclerosis new but the results have been on the positive side.

Sativex, an oral spray consisting of CBD and THC, has been proven safe to reduce muscle spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis. It also helps reduce seizure activity in children affected by Dravet syndrome – a child epilepsy disorder. Also, treatment with CBD has helped improve quality of life & sleep quality for those having Parkinson’s disease.

EFFECT ON THE HEART Cannabinoids have a direct effect upon the vascular system. CBD is capable of inducing vasorelaxation, i.e. reduction in the tension of blood vessel walls.

CBD has the ability to not just reduce resting blood pressure but also control it when faced with stress is around. A 2017 research paper published within the journal JCL Insight investigated & concluded the blood pressure-lowering effects of CBD on humans. The results indicated that CBD brought down resting systolic blood pressure (the maximum arterial blood pressure during heart contraction) & reduced stroke volume (volume of blood pumped per beat). These results are important especially given the fact that high blood pressure is a contributing factor to ischaemic heart disease.

OTHER BENEFITS CBD, besides the ones talked about earlier,has various other plus points as a treatment cure.  With research still underway, CBD is thought to provide the following health benefits:

Antipsychotic effects: Studies suggest that CBD plays a positive role in aiding individuals suffering from schizophrenia & those with other mental disorders by reducing psychotic symptoms.

Anti-tumor effects: CBD has also demonstrated various anti-tumor effects in test-tube & animal studies.

Ailments treated in animals Americans spend $ 72 bn on pets annually & given this stat, it is clear that medication is also a part of this expense. Not just humans but CBD oil has its effects on animals too. It has indeed been found awesome for all the sweet pets as it has helped cure their ailments too. The various ways in  which CBD oil is beneficial to animals is as below:

Anxiety CBD has been found to impact anxiety on animals like dogs.  For example, dogs suffering from separation anxiety or noise phobias have been successfully treated with CBD.

Seizures & Epilepsy Approximately around 5% of dogs suffer from seizures. Most of these dogs with seizures are given drugs names phenobarbital & potassium bromide which help to cure the problem & keep your dog at ease but also induce harm to their liver & other organs. CBD has been found a better way to avoid this side-effect & treat seizures & epilepsy in your primates.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Animal studies have shown CBD can prevent colitis & restore normal gut motility thus keeping your pet in a healthy & happy mood.

Appetite & Nausea CBD has been seen very helpful to increase appetite in dogs. Thus, if one’s pet isn’t eating properly, a little dose of CBD would help the purpose. Also, CBD has been found helpful in treating vomiting & nausea too.

Relieves Chronic Pain & Arthritis

Even dogs get struck with arthritis, but CBD can help with that. Arthritis leads to inflammation of joints that cause aching, pain & other degenerative illnesses. As CBD is a pain reliever, it targets these aching joints to give your pet some relief.

How does it feel? Having talked about the various sorts of ailments that CBD treats, it is all the more important to know how it feels too when consumed. Although different forms of CBD are available, yet they have certain responsive reactions by the body too which come as complimentary during medication. One good thing about CBD is that it treats humans & animals alike & hence it has risen up in the list of a preferred medication avenue in recent times especially for those who want to go the herbal science way.

When used, CBD has the following effects: 1. Better Mood Though it doesn’t induce any feeling of ‘high’ when consumed, it has been found that CBD betters the mood of the consumer due its impact on the hormone serotonin where it alleviates the negative feeling of depression, thus giving the mind some space to step out of it.

Improved Sleep Due to its coordination with the ECS, CBD induces better sleep in users. This leads to better behavior & energy levels in everyday life given that it helps the consumer with proper sleep. besides, it has also helped in reducing insomnia

Nausea During Chemotherapy Since CBS has a tuning with the ECS, post-cancer treatment feelings like nausea, vomiting, etc can be dealt with using CBD as it alleviates the uncomfortable feelings post the therapy.

Conclusion

CBD & its sister products come up with a series of advantages. It has hence grown in popularity with its effects on humans & animals coming to the defense of its purpose despite being a derivative of the cannabis family, thus shaking off the stigma. Ranging from epilepsy to muscle sclerosis, from anxiety to cancer, CBD has proven to be a boon for medical science today. Even, its advantages have led to its legalization in the UK & the USA given the fact that it was banned earlier.

Given these ailments, however, it is all the more necessary not to start medications on self-knowledge & confidence. Sometimes, CBD leads to side-effects too that can range up to damage to the liver. Although these effects are pretty short-term yet, on long-term proceedings, things might go wrong. It is hence necessary to be very careful of its usage & consulting the physician or the vet whenever the thoughts of using CBD products cross the mind. However, barring these side-effects, CBD has a lot to offer & hence it has now seen days of recognition for the good it has done. With more research on, there are going to be other ailments too that would be treated using CBD & its derivatives.

If you are curious about taking CBD oil to help improve an emotional or physical condition that you are currently experiencing, you have probably already experienced the overwhelming feeling you get when you perform a simple internet search.

The amount of CBD products on the market today is absolutely astonishing, so how are you supposed to know which product is going to be best for you? Much of the confusion experienced by newcomers to the world of CBD oil is a result of all of the different names and terms that are used to describe each product along with the challenge of successfully navigating the competition to be able to differentiate the genuinely good CBD oils from the bad.

Because CBD is all the rage worldwide at the moment, everyone is trying to jump on the manufacturing bandwagon. While there are several excellent brands readily available online, there are also a lot of people out there who basically cook up some oil at home, stick a label on it, and then try to sell it however they can.

Perhaps you have even managed to get hold of some CBD oil, but because you didn’t know what to look for in a good quality product, you have ended up taking some that was poorly made and didn’t work.

Misleading information about CBD oil is everywhere at the moment- especially online and it’s not uncommon to read two articles on the same topic that say completely different things. For this reason, we have created a complete guide on CBD oil, more specifically full spectrum oil, so you can fully understand everything you need to know about how it can help you and how you can make an informed decision about which product to buy.

CBD oil is an umbrella term that has so many specifics underneath it; it’s impossible to figure out where to get started. Some CBD oil is made from hemp and contains no THC, and some is made from cannabis and contains traces of THC. How on earth are you expected to know whether you should be using CBD isolate or full spectrum oil?

Fortunately, we have done all of the hard work for you, and by the time you finish reading this guide, you will understand what the benefits of full spectrum oil are and why many people feel that it is superior to CBD isolate. We will also give you some additional pointers to look out for to help make your purchasing decision an informed one that is based on factual knowledge, rather than hearsay.

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

What Exactly Is Full Spectrum CBD Oil?

CBD is a term that is flying around in social circles and the media, but contrary to popular belief, it is just one of the hundreds of compounds found naturally present in a cannabis plant. The primary and simplest difference between full spectrum oil and CBD isolate is that full spectrum incorporates all of the cannabinoids that live in a cannabis or hemp plant.

When used, it is thought to provide you with greater benefits than isolated CBD as your body will thrive off the effect that is produced by all of the hundreds of cannabinoids working simultaneously, which is known as the entourage effect.

Another advantage that full spectrum CBD oil offers is the fact that it is packed full of vitamins, minerals, protein, terpenes to name but a few of the extras that your body will thank you for! And when you hear people referring to CBD found in a hemp or cannabis plant, you must remember that there are a large number of cannabinoids present, but the most important one is CBDa. This is what is converted into CBD that is found in tinctures.

What Are the Benefits of Using a Tincture Made from the Whole Plant?

In 2015, an important study that analyzed the efficacy of the full spectrum of CBD oil was performed at the University of Jerusalem. During the trial, researchers compared the effects and performance of full spectrum oil and CBD isolate. At the end of the study, there was a unanimous decision that full spectrum is far more effective when used to treat chronic pain and combat inflammation.

The extract that had been derived from the whole plan provided more powerful relief in a shorter amount of time, and the pain-relieving effect also lasted for a longer period of time, as opposed to the extract containing only CBD that proved to be only slightly effective. This is one of the main reasons that several reputable CBD brands are now only producing high quality, full spectrum tinctures as a general rule of thumb.

The Entourage Effect

The entourage effect is what happens when your body absorbs all of the components found present in a tincture that is derived from the whole plant versus just CBD. Did you know that there are currently over 100 beneficial compounds found in a cannabis plant? When these all start working together, they synergistically combine to provide the user with a supercharged effect, which has proven to be far more therapeutic than a single compound working alone. Some conditions will greatly benefit from the entourage effect, and these include:

Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Issues:

While it is a well-known fact that THC will stimulate your appetite when you combine it with CBD, the mixture is even more potent and works to eliminate nausea and stomach pain.

Anxiety

THC will produce a high that can make things worse if you already suffer from anxiety, but when you add CBD into the mix, it counteracts any psychoactive effects and alleviates symptoms of stress, PTSD, and generalized anxiety by instilling a sense of calm and clarity in the user.

Arthritis

As we learned from briefly looking at the Jerusalem study mentioned above, THC and CBD provide excellent pain relief when they work today thanks to their anti-inflammatory properties.

Insomnia

Before CBD oil became a thing, many people who have insomnia would turn to smoking weed or consuming a hash brownie in a bid to finally get some sleep. The entourage effect provided by whole plant extracts is reported to be highly effective at getting you to fall asleep, as well as staying asleep for the duration of the night.

Epilepsy

The FDA has now approved a full spectrum synthetic CBD drug called Epidiolex due to its efficacy when it comes to reducing and eliminating seizures.

What About the Other Compounds That Full Spectrum Oil Contains?

By now you will have grasped the fact that THC and CBD can both have a positive impact on your health, but what about the other compounds found in a cannabis plant? The good news is that these forgotten cannabinoids that are rarely mentioned provide you with a whole host of benefits that will further enhance your experience.

Here are a few of the lesser known compounds found present in full spectrum oil so you can understand more about what they do and why they are important:

Cannabichromene

Better known as CBC, this is just one of the “major” cannabinoids found in marijuana plants that have been completely overlooked in terms of research. It is abundant in certain strains of marijuana. However, due to the lack of data, we really don’t know as much about it as we do about CBD and THC with regards to positive health implications. What we do know from existing research is that CBC has potent antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects, as well as contributing to pain relief.

Terpenes

Everyone will agree that cannabis has a unique scent, which is how many people get caught with it in states that it isn’t legal yet. This scent is produced by natural chemicals in the cannabis plant called terpenes, which also work incredibly well to heal the body when used in conjunction with cannabinoids.

The following terpenes are especially important to look out for when studying the ingredients of CBD oil that appeals to you:

Limonene.Excellent at relieving stress and boosting your mood, as well as providing relief from gastric problems.

Pinene. A powerful anti-inflammatory that is thought to improve alertness as well as improving memory function.

Linalool.Linalool has a relaxing sedative effect and is thought to be effective when used to ease the symptoms of insomnia, stress, and depression.

Caryophyllene.The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects produced by this particular terpene are praised for its ability to relieve pain and insomnia.

Humulene. If you are looking to try CBD to help you with weight loss and managing your appetite, then Humulene will play an important part in your journey. Not only can it work to suppress your appetite, but it also is high in antibacterial properties.

The Benefits of Vitamins & Minerals

Full spectrum CBD oil is packed full of vitamins and nutrients that many of us unintentionally deprive our bodies of, as many of us simply don’t realize that we need to thrive. For example, not only does it contain vitamins A, C, and E, it also provides us with complex B vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin.

Beta-carotene is another element that is found in abundance in good quality full spectrum oil, and while it is known to contribute substantially to overall health, many people don’t or can’t find a way to consume it.

Protein and Essential Fats

Up to 20 amino acids that include the 9 essential aminos that the human body needs are all found in full spectrum CBD oil. Most notably, Omega 3 and 6 are prevalent in an ideal 3:1 ratio so you can look forward to having better heart health. A good source of protein like that found in full spectrum oil will also help repair tissues and build muscle, which is ideal if you take part in sports on a regular basis or if your diet does not provide you with enough protein each day.

How to Choose a Premium Full Spectrum CBD Oil

By now you will have understood why full spectrum oil is superior to CBD isolate and the essential ingredients to look out for so you can enjoy the full potency of full spectrum oil. In addition to what you have already learned, here is what to look out for before hitting the checkout button when it comes to buying your desired tincture:

CO2 extraction: this is by far the purest extraction method and ensures that no nasty chemical traces from the extraction process are lingering in the CBD oil

Organic and Pesticide Free: afterall, you don’t take a supplement to improve your health that is laden with pesticides and GMO’s!

3rd Party Lab Tested: this will ensure that the oil contains exactly what it says it does and you can request a lab report from an independent unbiased 3rd party testing facility.

Less than 0.3% THC: a legal requirement in most states, unless marijuana is legal where you live. Anything over 0.5% THC will not only be illegal, but it could also produce mind-altering effects

Clarity: make sure the packaging details every single ingredient found present in the CBD oil.

Final Thoughts on Full Spectrum CBD Oil

While taking CBD on its own might be better than not taking it at all, you will probably not experience the range of effects that full spectrum oil provides. When you take full spectrum tincture, you can experience everything that CBD has to offer and more! And when you consider all the additional benefits like vitamins, minerals, and proteins your body will receive, it makes perfect sense to go for a full spectrum product over a CBD isolate.

When we suffer from an ailment or disorder or problem, we often look for the best treatment to escape from it. However, almost every line of treatment has certain issues to cope-up with. There are varying reasons for which the most common & best ones include side effects, availability, interference with other lines of treatment, etc. This leads to a big conundrum – “to be or not to be with the treatment.” Hence, people switch & in recent times, switching for these have been very frequent to herbal medication’s recent feat. Thanks to CBD (Cannabidiol). Yes, it is the same compound which is derived from Cannabis & Marijuana plants. If you’re surprised with this then you should be ready for many interesting revelations further down because apart from not having any toxicity or overpowering feeling associated with it which make it a preferred option among the people these days apart from being advised by the medical experts world over, there is a well-stuffed bouquet of positives.

CBD’s history

As said earlier, CBD is a derivative of the Cannabis & Marijuana plant. It covers 40% of the extracted content of the plant which houses around 104 other extracts & lies second due to its percentage. The first & prime share in the plants is occupied by THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is the component responsible for contributing to the ‘high & intoxicating’ feeling associated with Cannabis or Marijuana usage. This often has put CBD in the wrong notion of people that being a sister compound of THC, CBD also has the trance influence on the senses of the user.

Talking about the history of CBD, it has been of empirical importance for the human civilization for a long time span over 4000 years. Chinese Emperor Shen Neng had a lot of faith in it & used to drink tea of Cannabis leaves regularly. He even accounted for the medicinal powers of cannabis in his text Pen Ts’au which is still referred to quite often by many in Chinese medicine.

Also, when the Romans started hunting for expansion in North Africa, Europe & Asia, they found their hands on hemp in many of these regions as it had spread from China & India. A Greek physician was also with the campaigners in this journey Pedacius Dioscorides had also mentioned the wonders of Cannabis plant in his book Materia Madica which includes the mention of over 600 herbs & their spectrum of positive effects. Thus, it gives is a clear idea of how deep the involvement of Cannabis’s medicinal shades lies in the ocean of the history of mankind. From there, it spread through Egyptian, Arabic & African regions.

After this span, Cannabis went a bit underground & wasn’t much in the words. The phytocannabinoid was then discovered in 1940 by Dr. Roger Adams & his team at the University of Illinois. However, they were not sure of what they had discovered & hence it was not until after that, It was & still continues to be extracted from the flowers & buds of marijuana or hemp plants. However, they had a limited idea about what they had isolated. It was later in proceeding years that not just the isolation but also described the chemical structure of CBD, which in turn led to the conclusion that CBD was a non-psychoactive constituent of cannabis. This claim was in turn what pushed up CBD back in the human civilization. In 1980, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam made another claim based on a study that CBD helps in the treatment of epilepsy that concretized CBD as a medical herb.

Cure for All

There is more than just the non-psychotic effects when we talk about CBD. As a herbal extract, it benefits humans & animals alike. While the human usage has been done to treat a wide range of problems like arthritis, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, depression, etc., it has helped animals return to their happy self when dosed with CBD that has helped them stay calm & remain less anxious & under less pain during tough times. Be it separation anxiety or boosting the appetite, be it colitis or cancer treatment, CBD has emerged as a new friend for the pets which indeed has addressed the concern of pet parents across the globe of keeping their little mates away from sufferings & sorrow.

Obesity has grabbed us all to a level where it is now being considered as one of the modern world’s most dangerous epidemics. With an estimated value of $ 65 billion, the weight loss industry is one of the most lucrative industries. People are into all sorts of products for weight loss wherein they are spending on anything & everything dreaming about the realisation of six-pack abs claims using a single capsule for 4 months or tying a belt that burns the body while you’re seated.

CBD is being seen as the next big entrant into it with the claims that CBD can help well in weight loss. So, does it really help? Let’s find out…

CBD & ECS

We are well aware of the various benefits that CBD carries & also know at least two other CBD products apart from CBD oil. We also know that it is something which is going to benefit us too if taken properly while consulting a physician. What we don’t know is the way it functions after its entry into our body.

The mechanism of CBD’s breakdown & processing can be understood as below. This in turn is an essential part of this article since here we will understand why CBD oil is non-addictive.

There are three different types of cannabinoids namely phytocannabinoids, endocannabinoids & synthetic cannabinoids. While the first one includes those found in the cannabis & hemp plants, the second category is going to be involved in this  article. The third category is of artificial cannabinoid which are synthesised in laboratory.

Human body & the body of each mammal has its system of generating cannabinoids on its own called the endocannabinoid system or ECS. The cannabinoids generated by this system are termed as endocannabinoids or eCBs. The endocannabinoids include anandamide, 2-arachidonoylglycerol, etc. The ECS runs on binding of these cannabinoids with the CB1 & CB2 receptors which are the only two cannabinoid receptors discovered till date. These receptors are located in the Central Nervous System, the Peripheral Nervous System & the immune system. The entire system regulates homeostasis in our body & is responsible for appetite, pain, memory, immune system response, etc. the binding of the receptors & eCBs causes the management of ECS to discharge its duties in full form. But sometimes our body doesn’t produces enough cannabinoids & we require them externally. Here is where CBD arrives. It doesn’t react or bind with the receptors but influences the binding with eCBs. Thus, the various functions find balance. The CB1 receptors are influenced by THC while CBD influences the CB2 receptors. When there are too many receptors in the scene, CBD brings them down while when the receptors are too less, it helps shoot up their quantity as well. It is hence an on-floor duty manager.

Hence, we now have a clear idea of the working of the working of CBD with the human body. In most methods of ingestion (barring topical application with exception mentioned), CBD reaches the bloodstream from where it begins to work by influencing the receptors.

ROLE IN APPETITE

As was mentioned in the previous section, the ECS has a role in appetite. When it comes to weight loss by CBD, we must pay heed to the words of various proponents who say that CBD can help a person lose weight by reducing & bringing down their appetite.

It is an open secret that when marijuana is consumed, they end up having a supercharged appetite. This role of marijuana can be attributed to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis which causes hunger. THC activates the CB1 receptors in the body which boosts our appetite. One study conducted in 2018 stated that CB1 receptors antagonists might possibly play a hand in reducing appetite & hence control obesity. This is because CB1 receptor agonists (chemicals that react with neuro receptors to create a biological effect) block or “deactivate” these receptors.

CBD does by no means influence the CB1 receptors since that is the part of THC but, it can still turn other molecules to block it. The blocking of these receptors results in reduction in appetite & hence keep a hold on overeating.

A 2012 animal claimed that the exposure to CBD reduced appetite in rats. The study was done using CBD, CBG & CBN. It was found that CBN was the only cannabinoid which increased appetite in rats. These are only animal studies & high-end human based studies  are still not here with conclusions yet. However, people are using it for weight loss.

The most surprising thing about CBD is that it plays a role of a catnip when it comes to humans. While it increases appetite in people who need to gain weight, it lessens appetite in those who need to lose it. This can be attributed to the homeostasis maintenance duty of the ECS where to balance the appetite in the body, it will take it up as well bring it down as the need be. Examples include making cancer patients feel the urge of eating after chemotherapy pain & nausea.

BOOSTING METABOLISM & BURNING THE BAD FAT!

It is not just the appetite that CBD works on to reduce weight. There are two types of fat in our bodies namely white adipose tissue & brown adipose tissue. Brown fat is the good fat & helps keep babies warm. It generally disappears as we get older. Hence, by the time we all reach adulthood, our bodies are mostly constituted of white fat (the fat under our skin & around our organs). White fat isn’t as white as it sounds & it leads to chronic problems by increasing the risk of heart diseases & liver problems. On the other side,brown fat is the good fat in our body as a specialized deposit of fat that can produce heat & increase energy levels. As supported by a claim of a 2016 study, not only does CBD help in converting white fat cells into brown fat cells, but, it also boosts the body to break down fats more efficiently. Hence researchers have high hopes on CBD evolving as a possible therapy against obesity.

Coming to metabolism, a study published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology has opined that due to the presence of eCBs like anandamide, 2-arachidonoylglycerol, etc, our ECS is capable of stimulating specific areas of the body involved in metabolism like the skeletal muscles & the gastrointenstinal tract. The role of eCBs in the metabolism is important. It’s the stimulation of our CB receptors that results in all the benefits including an increase in metabolism & the shrinking of fat cells.

Although, overstimulation of CB1 receptors resulted in an increased risk of a metabolic syndrome characterized by high blood pressure, excess belly fat, high blood sugar levels, high triglyceride levels & high cholesterol levels, it wasn’t CBD that causes this. Instead, CBD had protective factors against such condition.

CBD – NOT A LONELY WEIGHT LOSS WARRIOR

When discussing about CBD’s impact on weight loss, we should also keep in mind that CBD isn’t a magic wand that would do it all just by a few drops. After all, it is the CBD &  its impact on fat loss is not one-sided. We have to forget that this isn’t sparta where 300 men would take over the charge of things against thousands that easily. Thus, it is necessary to not just make CBD products a support system to have weight loss but get some other guys working as well. This will include introduction of physical exercise & control over food items that are rich in white fat like cheese, mayonnaise, etc. Sadly, despite so much of obesity around the corner, people aren’t waking up. They are just relying on one of the things & not other entourage undertakings that need to be fulfilled. This in turn is pushing us to a situation where we all will be obese & unhealthy someday or the other. It is also important to have a dose of CBD properly in case of weight loss. Though the doctor will be the best man to answer this question, it is imperative to start with lower doses & gradually go on higher doses when needed. Besides, adding rigorous workout to the regime  is also necessary.

Though there aren’t any concrete proofs regarding the status of CBD when it comes to weight loss, people are using it & finding relief. It isn’t a false lie being sold but a probable truth which has had good results this far. Shortly put, if the lifestyle adapts itself to a more enthusiastic & routine based life, CBD will show better impact on the body in terms of weight loss. Besides, the dosage shouldn’t be blindly taken but observed & analyzed.So, if you’re planning to buy CBD products for fat loss, make sure that it is complimented with some good physical exercise regime as well otherwise the cause is bound to fail & sink.

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