CBD and Your Body: What Does CBD Do to You

By  //  August 15, 2020

Cannabis is a flowering plant extract of which are called cannabinoids. These cannabinoids are chemicals that can influence your mental or physical functions when consumed.

Cannabis is a flowering plant extract of which are called cannabinoids. These cannabinoids are chemicals that can influence your mental or physical functions when consumed.

Cannabis plant is known to have three major species:

■ Cannabis Sativa 

■ Cannabis Indica

■ Cannabis Ruderalis

The major difference between these species is that of the content of the phytocannabinoids present in the plant. This is why it’s important to find the best hemp flower strains available.

These differences arising out of human interventions are made to produce plants with either a high fiber content or high THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) content.

Cannabis Sativa plant has a higher fiber content and this is the species of cannabis used to extract CBD (Cannabidiol).

Although CBD is also present in Cannabis Indica, but in minuscule quantities.

Cannabis Sativa has many varieties. One such variety called hemp is used by companies to  make CBD Oil and for other industrial uses. 

Hemp has very little THC and thus does not cause any hallucinatory effects on your mind.

CBD derived from hemp does not have the psychedelic effects known to be associated with Marijuana or THC. 

Marijuana, like hemp, is a variety of the cannabis plant and is used for its high THC content.

Properties of CBD

CBD or cannabidiol is a non-active compound of cannabis plant used for its therapeutic effects. 

■ CBD is Pain Relieving

CBD brands like CBDPure can help in alleviating pain by interacting with the endocannabinoid receptors in your body.

CBD oils made by diluting CBD in coconut oils or hemp seed oil is getting popular worldwide due to its remedial effects on relieving pain due to various diseases.

■ CBD is Non-intoxicating

Unlike its cousin THC derived from Marijuana, CBD is not a psychoactive compound. It does not have the same effect on your mental faculties as THC does.

THC from Marjuana when consumed gives you the feeling of high. It gives you a feeling of euphoria and can be addictive.

While CBD is not a mind-altering chemical, it does have certain restorative effects on your mind and body but it does not hamper your ability to think clearly. 

■ CBD is Non-Addictive 

CBD although sharing many beneficial qualities with THC does not have a similar addictive effect. 

A study published in the Journal of Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that users of CBD do not display any signals of abuse liability. 

However, THC also does not show the same level of addiction or withdrawal symptoms as with alcohol abuse or opiates consumption. But persistent cannabis use could cause addiction.

■ CBD is Anti-inflammatory 

There have been various studies proving that CBD can lower inflammation or completely relieve it. 

It interacts with neurotransmitters and helps lower the sebum production in the body.  

■ CBD is Neuroprotective

The Endocannabinoid System of the body is a recently discovered complex signaling system. 

It has 3 main components: endocannabinoids, endocannabinoid receptors and enzymes. All these work together in harmony to keep your body in homeostasis.

CBD directly interacts with the ECS system of your body. It impacts the receptors and enzyme production for the proper functioning of your neurotransmitters and nervous system to provide relief from many neurological disorders.

Effects Of CBD On Your Body: What Does It Do To You?

Although research on the curative effects of CBD is still at its early stages, many studies have been conducted till now which proves numerous positive benefits of CBD on the body.

Some major effects CBD has on your body are listed below:

■ CBD Helps Heal Acne

CBD has proven to be anti-inflammatory. It helps balance the overproduction of sebum. 

Imbalance in Sebum levels, which is an oily secretion made in the skin is known to be the major cause of some types of acne. 

CBD helps sebaceous glands to produce only limited sebum and also prevents activation of other acne causing agents in the body.

■ CBD Can Reduce Cancer Related Symptoms

CBD has shown positive effects on cancer patients. It has shown to relieve cancer-related pain and inflammation. 

CBD also reduced the side-effects of cancer-related treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.

It helps reduce nausea, vomiting and fever which are among the numerous side effects resulting from cancer treatment.

■ CBD Can Treat Epilepsy And Its Symptoms

CBD communicates with the ECS system of the body maintaining the efficiency of the signaling system of your body.

It is a safe and effective way to treat muscle spasms in people who are patients of multiple sclerosis.

CBD can help reduce the seizures in patients of epilepsy by a whopping 36.5%. 

■ CBD Can Improve Your Heart Health

CBD maintains the functioning of your circulatory system  and its anti-anxiety properties help maintain the optimal blood pressure of your body.

Persistent stress, a leading cause of high blood pressure can be safely treated with the help of CBD.

■ CBD Can Boost Your Metabolism

Some studies show the positive effects of CBD on the metabolism of the body. CBD can reduce your appetite and can help you lose weight.

CBD reduces your weight by communicating with the ECS system receptors namely CB1 and CB2. These receptors play a major role in your diet and weight loss.

■ CBD Can Relieve Anxiety Disorders 

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common health problems people are suffering from today across the globe. 

Persistent anxiety and depression can have major negative impacts on your body like high blood pressure, migraines, heart diseases and stroke.

CBD interacts with the receptors and neurotransmitters of your body. One such transmitter is serotonin low levels of which is known to be the cause of depression.

CBD can help balance the serotonin levels in your body and is therefore effective against depression.

■ CBD Can Cause Browning Of Fat Cells

White fat and brown fat are the two types of fat in your body. White fat is the bad fat which is linked to many severe ailments like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. 

While brown fat or the good fat is responsible for burning the calories of your body and generating heat. 

Obese people have more white fat than brown and thus are more prone to chronic illnesses like diabetes.

CBD enhances the functioning of the protein and enzymes responsible for “browning” of white fat cells. 

Daily exercises and proper sleep can also result in fat browning. CBD helps aid and speed up this process.

Bottom Line

CBD is a non-intoxicating compound with numerous health benefits due to which its popularity and demand for its products is increasing day by day. 

Over the last few years, there has been a lot of evidence proving the efficacy of CBD in treating many ailments. 

CBD extracted from hemp and containing less than 0.3% THC(Tetrahydrocannabinol) by dry weight is legal in accordance with the federal laws of the USA.

However, products made using THC from marijuana in a greater quantity than 0.3% is illegal on the federal level, but are still legal in various states with different laws.

All CBD products are not FDA approved, be sure to check the label and conduct your own thorough research before buying a product. On the other hand, if you are currently growing your own cannabis plant,  and getting bigger cannabis buds is your goal, you can check for solutions online.

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