Benefits of CBD
ANXIETY
Studies have shown CBD to decrease anxiety even at high doses, while THC decreases anxiety at lower doses and increases it at higher doses. (Leafly)
Headache
Endocannabinoid receptors are found in the pain processing areas of the brain. “Anandamide (an endocannabinoid) has been shown to target some of the same signaling pathways as triptans, a class of medications primarily used in the treatment of migraines and cluster headaches. This supports the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in the treatment of migraine,” explained Rosalia Yoon, a cannabis research scientist for Toronto-based Apollo Cannabis Clinics. (Weedmaps)
Pain
CBD may offer an option for treating different types of chronic pain. A study from the European Journal of Pain showed, using an animal model, CBD applied on the skin could help lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Another study demonstrated the mechanism by which CBD inhibits inflammatory and neuropathic pain, two of the most difficult types of chronic pain to treat. (Harvard Health).
Inflammation
“Overall, the research literature indicates that cannabinoids, including CBD, could potentially be very effective anti-inflammatory agents for nervous tissue inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, vascular inflammation and certain types of cancers that are triggered by chronic inflammation,” Jeremy Riggle, Ph.D. (Weedmaps)
sleep aid
Taking CBD before bed may help calm the body and may help introduce a healthy and regular sleep cycle. (Harvard)
dosing
Some basic factors that you should consider when establishing the right CBD dose include:
Body weight
Metabolism
Concentration of CBD
Intended Outcome