03/07/2024
Signs advertising CBD oil have cropped up in various businesses โ from pharmacies to mall kiosks โ over the last several years. CBD oil manufacturers make various claims on product packaging, but consumers may not know if such claims are trustworthy or best taken with a grain of salt. A better understanding of CBD oil can help consumers curious about this enigmatic product.
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is an active ingredient found in the cannabis plant, which is also known as h**p. How much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the psychoactive component, will determine how it affects people.
Companies extract CBD from the cannabis plant and dilute it with a carrier oil, such as h**p seed oil or coconut oil, according to Healthline. It may be used in oil form, as a pill, in cream, or edibles like gummies.
Researchers continue to explore the uses of CBD to treat a variety of conditions. CBD produces effects in the body by interacting with cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the endocannabinoid system. CB1 receptors are present throughout the body, but most notably in the brain. They affect mood, thinking, appetite, pain, and movement. CB2 receptors are more common in the immune system, affecting pain and inflammation, indicates Medical News Today. Therefore, CBD has been recommended for use in treating pain, inflammation from arthritis, migraines, sleep disorders, Parkinsonโs disease, Alzheimerโs disease, seizure disorders, anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Other studies have suggested CBD usage could provide relief from withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking or getting off opioids.
