Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has been gaining popularity because of its therapeutic benefits. Many people use it as a natural remedy to alleviate pain from common health conditions and provide relief from anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.
With CBD oil gaining momentum and more studies showing positive reports of how beneficial it is to relieving chronic pain and other symptoms, many countries have implemented laws surrounding the use of CBD oil and other cannabis products. In Australia, people can legally buy and use CBD oil that contains 98% cannabidiol and only 2% or less amount of other cannabinoids (including THC) found in cannabis plants.
As CBD oil contains a huge amount of cannabidiol compound, users are guaranteed that it will not provide the same effects as other products with high THC compounds. CBD does not affect the endocannabinoid receptors in the brain; hence, it will not produce a “high” effect or intoxication that causes the impairment of an individual’s judgment or functioning.
CBD works by telling the body to boost its endocannabinoids system (ECS). The system produces cannabinoids that interact with two types of receptors located in the brain and throughout the central nervous system. When cannabinoids interact with receptors, it creates effects like the regulation of pain, mood, inflammation, appetite, and memory.
Unlike other cannabinoids that bind to receptors, CBD stimulates both cannabinoid receptors rather than bind to either. The interaction of CBD and the receptors allows a person’s body to experience the benefits it offers. Aside from the benefits mentioned earlier, CBD oil can also improve the body’s immune system responses and help reduce inflammation which often makes causes neurodegenerative symptoms to worsen.
For more information about how CBD works, the different benefits it provides, and the best products to alleviate chronic pain, read CBD Guide Australia’s infographic provided below.
