CBD OIL: What the Research Tells Us

CBD OIL: What the Research Tells Us
CBD OIL: What the Research Tells Us

CBD, cannabis and THC: understand the difference: cannabidiol (CBD) the second most common active ingredient in cannabis. Unlike THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), cannabidiol has no psychoactive effect and does not induce a risk of dependence.

CBD oil is derived directly from hemp, from the cannabis sativa L family, the difference between cannabis and hemp being precisely the THC concentration of the two varieties. Thus, hemp contains less than 0.2% THC on dry extract. Consuming a hemp extract, such as CBD oil, therefore does not induce any psychoactive effects.

However, some broad-spectrum CBD products may contain very small amounts of THC. One study identified small amounts of THC in 20% of CBD oil samples analyzed.

Unlike THC, or cannabis, CBD cannot bind to receptors in the brain

which cause the psychoactive effect. CBD has a very low ability to combine with these receptors on its own.

CBD oil, literature data: Research to date supports the use of CBD oil for people with epilepsy, especially

  • for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. Scientists suggest that CBD oil helps suppress seizures by slowing signals sent to the brain, reducing inflammation, and changing calcium levels in brain cells.

Beyond that, preclinical studies document other possible uses of CBD oil, including:

  • reduction of osteoarthritis symptoms;
  • pain treatment;
  • reducing inflammation.

On these benefits, experts suggest that more research is still needed…

  • management of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is also documented.

The literature thus suggests many benefits in common with those of cannabis, but without the side effects of THC.

CBD oil, the answer to the opioid crisis? Another benefit of CBD oil, in public health this timecould be the possible alternative to opioid drugs, sadly known today for their extreme addictive effects. CBD indeed seems to be able to combat this addiction effect. So, because of its inhibitory effect, CBD oil could even help manage the brain triggers of cravings and anxiety in people who use heroin – or other opioids. Early data has been published on this effect, which needs to be confirmed, but suggests that CBD oil could be a powerful tool to help combat substance use disorders.

There is still a lot to understand and learn about CBD oil: with an implication, it is important before using CBD oil, to seek the advice of your doctor. In particular to avoid certain possible interactions with other treatments.

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