CBD or Cannabidiol is growing in awareness thanks to the benefits that the plants offer. More recently CBD oil has grown in popularity due to its relaxing and relieving side effects.  CBD is more commonly found in hemp plants, but cannabis and hemp are all full of other Cannabinoids.

CBG, CBN and more recently Delta8 are just of the few cannabinoids that have been discovered. All of these cannabinoids seem to benefit us humans. Here are 4 things CBD might help you with:

Cannabinoids for Anxiety relief

Anxiety has become a common problem in our society along with many pharmaceuticals “remedies” that seem to do more harm than good. Human beings have an endo-cannabinoid system (ECS) not an ibuprofen system. Our ECS works by regulating the other systems in the body. 

Anxiety comes from the nervous system and when it is unregulated it can cause our emotions to spiral and thoughts to take over. A dose of cannabinoids (mainly CBD) is a boost to your ESC which regulates your nervous system naturally. Instead of suppressing or distracting from those emotions, cannabinoids allow our bodies to slow down the nervous system and get a handle on our thoughts.

Is CBD oil good for stress?  well… For generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) says that CBD has been shown to reduce stress in animals such as rats. Study subjects were observed as having lower behavioral signs of anxiety. Their physiological symptoms of anxiety, such as increased heart rate, also improved.

Anti-seizure

CBD got its rise in popularity when people found that it was helping with epilepsy. Researchers are hopeful that CBD could be a possible treatment for people suffering from seizure disorders. Testing is currently being done to find the amount of CBD oil needed to keep people seizure free.

Although science has not defined CBD as a treatment for those in need, many people have been greatly impacted by the benefits of CBD. 

CBD used for Neuro protection

Researchers are hoping that the receptor CB1 will help people with neurodegenerative disorders. These diseases cause the brain and nerves to deteriorate over time. CB1 receptors interacts directly with cannabinoids, almost like our brains were built for them. This could potentially lead to a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease.

Pain relief

CBD in use with the CB1 receptor could be the reason people experience pain relief using CBD oil. Topically seems to be the preferred method of application for muscle soreness and inflammation. Full-spectrum CBD oil makes for better relief compared to CBD only products.

Full spectrum oil has many other minor cannabinoids giving the oil what is called an “entourage effect”. Reports and reviews include helping with Arthritis, chronic pain, MS pain and inflammation. 

Muscle soreness and quicker recovery time has been seen in athletics and is currently being studied by professional sports leagues on the benefits of CBD pain relief.

You might be wondering How long does it take for CBD oil to work for joint pain? for most individuals effects may be felt within 15 to 45 minutes 

Is CBD good for arthritis? A 2017 study found that CBD might be a safe and useful treatment option for joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. A 2016 study found that the topical application of CBD had the potential to relieve pain and inflammation associated with arthritis

Bonus 5th Benefit 

There are so many cannabinoid receptors in reproductive organs and sexual tissue. CBD increases blood flow to tissues, which increases sensitivity and promotes the body’s own natural lubrications,” This great article on healthline highlights some potentially amazing benefits for people in the bedroom as well.

People look to CBD for sex for a number of reasons, including pain from chronic conditions like endometriosis.

Other reasons include:

• increasing pleasure
• easing stress and anxiety, including performance anxiety
• setting the right mood

There’s research supporting the fact that CBD puts some people in the mood, and boosts a neurotransmitter called anadamide.

Secret Benefit 6 CBD Might improve your memory

Does CBD improve memory? As reported in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, researchers have found that 600 mg of oral CBD increased cerebral blood flow (CBF) to key regions of the brain involved in memory processing, particularly the hippocampus.

Is CBD Legal? Hemp-derived CBD products (with less than 0.3 percent THC) are legal on the federal level, but are still illegal under some state laws.

Marijuana-derived CBD products are illegal on the federal level, but are legal under some state laws. Check your state’s laws and those of anywhere you travel. Keep in mind that nonprescription CBD products are not FDA-approved, and may be inaccurately labeled.