A simple Google search and you will have hundreds of thousands of articles about CBD oil and its properties. However, in this post, you are going to find the most relevant information about cannabidiol oil. We tell you about it in just 5-10 minutes of reading.
What is CBD oil?
Cannabidiol is one of the more than 100 active compounds called cannabinoids that are found naturally in the hemp plant, mainly in the sativa variant. It is a substance that provides psychoactive and medicinal effects very useful for treating certain diseases.
To produce CBD oil, cannabidiol is first extracted from the plant in the form of a thick, oily paste and then mixed with a carrier oil (such as hemp, olive, or coconut oil). This oil is made with a specific amount of CBD, which is usually marked by the legislation of each country.
CBD oil is one of the most commonly used ways for people to consume CBD and obtain its benefits. A recent survey conducted by Forbes Health (1), concluded that of the 60% of the 2000 US adults surveyed who had consumed CBD, 55% claimed to have done so in the form of oil.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CBD AND THC
Both CBD and THC are cannabinoids found in hemp plants. However, while they are similar in their structure and what they can help treat, the main difference lies in the fact that THC will cause you to experience a high and alter your consciousness, while CBD will not.
For this reason, if you are going to buy CBD, make sure you buy it from a reputable store. We at De Pata Verde only offer top-quality products made from plants with the best properties. In our online store, you can buy CBD oil with all the guarantees legally required in Spain if you wish.
CBD Oil: Therapeutic properties
For some time now, research on CBD and its effects on our health has been accelerating. Thanks to this, we can now affirm, with varying levels of evidence, the following therapeutic properties of CBD:
NEUROPROTECTIVE PROPERTY.
Several types of research have shown that cannabidiol oil can be really useful to treat neurodegenerative diseases. Mainly, its use is more widespread with Parkinson’s patients, although it is also used with people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, among others.
ANALGESIC PROPERTY
In this case, The European Journal of Pain talks about the fact that consuming CBD oil can be very beneficial for people with arthritis pain thanks to its direct effect on the nervous system.
ANTI-CONVULSANT PROPERTY
The use of CBD oil is becoming more and more frequent in the treatment of epilepsies, both in adults and children (mainly in the United States). Especially in those who no longer respond to any other type of treatment. Feel free to visit the site to find more detailed tips and information about CBD.
ANTIEMETIC PROPERTY
It is a compound that can generate great benefits against situations of nausea and vomiting, such as those produced by cancer chemotherapy.
ANXIOLYTIC PROPERTY
Neurotherapeutics, like many others, claims that using CBD oil to control stressful, fearful, or anxious situations has a positive impact.