CBD oil is one of the most famous extracted products from Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa, which are also the same plants used to make the infamous marijuana. CBD oil has properties that might help the human body treat lower anxiety, pain and even stimulate appetite, without affecting your mental stability, unlike marijuana.
CBD’s complete form is cannabidiol, and it is one of the duets of chemicals of cannabis that are known widely for their health benefits. The second part of the duet is the chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol, the infamous THC.
THC is the chemical responsible for providing the “kick” to the body that most marijuana or cannabis products are known for. But CBD is the opposite of THC and has a negligible amount of mind stability affecting its characteristics.
What is CBD oil?
CBD oil combines CBD and a carrier oil, such as almond oil or coconut oil. The ratio in which both of these elements are mixed defines the concentration of the combination and thus, provides you with different results on consumption.
The exact working mechanism of CBD flower and its oil is still unknown as its researches are still in their ongoing stages. Unlike Delta 8 or THC, CBD is not known to consist of a strong connection with the human brain’s cannabinoid receptors; these are molecules in the body that help create the renowned psychoactive effects in the brain.
But what CBD is proven to do is to influence other receptors in the body, such as the ones that control pain and provide the body with the “feel-good” hormone.
Why is CBD oil used?
There is a large community spread all around the world that has many claims about the different types of health benefits and treatment in health problems that CBD oil provides on its usage. Some of such acclaimed health problems that CBD oil is known to provide treatment in are as follows:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Pain
- Acne
- Poor Appetite
- Muscle Spasms
- High blood pressure levels
- Drug use
- Parkinson’s disease
It has shown promising results in many kinds of researches that have been conducted on CBD. But clinical studies on the benefits of CBD oil are still in process and will take some time to provide claimable statements.
Dosage and Uses
Since most CBD products have not gotten the green light from the FDA, the recommendation for usage is still unconfirmed and uncertain. But most people use CBD oil by putting two to three drops of it under your tongue and then holding it there without swallowing for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
The correct dose of CBD oil is nothing but a myth. You will have to go through the process of trial and error to find the best amount for yourself. It can be anywhere between 5mg to 25 mg, depending upon your body and your capability to handle the tincture.