CBD products have seen a vast uptick in popularity in the past few years. This alternative product is fast entering the mainstream, and ever-expanding ranges of CBD products can be found everywhere from the local supermarket, to over the counter at chemists.
What is CBD Oil?
Cbd oil, or cannabidiol, to give it it’s full name, is a compound that is found in cannabis plants. CBD is extracted from the leaves of the cannabis plant. Unlike the THC compound also found in cannabis, CBD is not a psychoactive compound. Users of CBD believe that it has many health and wellbeing benefits. It is thought that the perceived benefits are produced by CBD binding itself to the cell receptors in the body.
As well as oil, CBD can now be purchased in various forms. This includes gummies, drinks, and even as a supplement for pets.
Here are some of the ways that CBD Oil is used:
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental illness and is experienced by 40 million Americans each year. There are varying degrees of anxiety; some people may only feel anxious in certain situations, whereas other people may experience persistent anxiety as a result of conditions such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Anxiety can be caused by a lack of serotonin in the body. Patients are often prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) to replace the lack of SSRI. However, some people choose to use CBD oil to help manage their anxiety. It is believed that the use of CBD oil may interact with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the nervous system to relieve anxiety.
If you are suffering from anxiety, then you should always consult your doctor in the first instance.
Aches and Pains
Persistent aches and pains can be a significant drain on your energy, especially when they prevent you from doing the things that you love in your spare time. Relief from aches and pains is a big reason for people to try using CBD products. CBD oil is a popular choice for aches and pains as it is taken as drops directly into the mouth; relief from pain can happen relatively fast.
It is believed that CBD oil can help to reduce aches and pains partly because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Reducing inflammation means that the affected area is not as stiff and uncomfortable.
Beauty Products
While taking CBD oil may have been popular for a little while, CBD oil in skincare products is a fast-emerging market. Up until recently, CBD oil was never an ingredient you would find in makeup or skincare products. However, now that the potential benefits of CBD oil as a skincare ingredient have been discovered, an increasing number of brands are launching their own ranges of skincare and makeup featuring CBD oil.
It is believed the CBD oil is a useful ingredient in skincare thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Reducing inflammation on the skin could help to improve common skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne.
