‘CBD – to understand immediately’
CBD or Cannabidiol is actually one of the many wonderful cannabinoids that are found in the hemp plant. CBD oil is derived from the hemp plants flowers and not the seeds making the extraction process a true form of scientific art.
CBD is a completely natural substance, which has been seen to have many uses and benefits for the human body. Another wonderful fact about CBD is that it has no psychoactive effects, allowing people to use it, have great effects without the fear of getting ‘high’.
How does CBD work?
CBD just like other cannabinoids work by interacting with the receptors found throughout the human body – in our organs, connective tissues, glands, immune cells, and brain. It is able to do this because CBD closely resembles chemicals that the body creates naturally. This system of chemicals and receptors is called the endocannabinoid system.
In this system there are two types of cannabinoid receptors – CB1 and CB2. CB1 is mainly found in nerve cells, brain and spinal cord. CB1 present in the hypothalamus affecting appetite and CB1 in hippocampus influence memory processing in the brain.CB2 is located in the peripheral nervous system. One of the main functions of this receptor is to keep the body’s immune system healthy by regulating the release of cell signalling molecules. This regulation boosts cell to cell communication and accelerates the movement of cells towards the area of inflammation.
By stimulating cannabinoid receptors many cannabinoids including CBD are capable of reducing pain and inflammation along with stimulating appetite, boosting rest and promoting sleep.
What are the benefits of CBD?
CBD is being used for many medical disorders such as pain management such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis, depression and anxiety, sleeping disorders, even seizures such as epilepsy and easing cancer treatment symptoms. It is also a great immunity booster with anti-inflammatory properties.
Lastly, researchers say that cannabis is one of the oldest domestic plants which are used by the human race for at least 10,000 years. Since our bodies have receptors, cannabis experts say consuming cannabis is a natural way of life.