4 Great Benefits of CBD

A CLOSER LOOK AT CBD

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With so many states making the move to legalize cannabis, a lot of people are developing curiosity about the drug and whatever benefits it might have. Not everyone wants to go full out and start smoking or vaping, though, so a milder gateway to the benefits of cannabis should be welcome at this point. Luckily, we already have that: it’s called CBD.

CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a close cousin to THC, the active chemical in cannabis, and seems to be the yin to THCs yang in many ways. For starters, it doesn’t give the kind of high that THC gives, so long as it is taken in recommended doses. It also has a plethora of medicinal benefits that make it good for its own sake. Let’s learn some more about it.

What is CBD?

CBD is a legal compound that’s found naturally in the cannabis plant in varying amounts, depending on the strain. It won’t show up on drug tests, and it certainly won’t give you a high if you take it within the recommended doses. It is the chief contributing factor to most of the medicinal benefits of cannabis.

How is it taken?

The most popular way to take CBD is oil. It can be applied topically or inhaled as aromatic oil. It can also be smoked in a vape pen or as CBD edibles. All of these forms are perfectly free of the compound THC. You might consider taking marijuana directly to get your dose of CBD, but bear in mind that it will also have THC in varying amounts, depending on the strain. The best way to take CBD is to take it on its own, without THC in the mix.

What are the Benefits of CBD?

CBD has anxiety-mitigating effects. It actually counters the paranoia you feel when you take THC.

CBD is a well-known pain reliever. It is particularly effective against inflammatory pain and neuropathic pain, making it a good pain reliever for things like arthritis. The best way to take it as a pain reliever is as a topical.

CBD has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing epileptic seizures in children.

CBD actually makes you alert when taken during the day. However, this same drug can help you get some sleep if you take it in larger doses.

CBD is, in many ways, a counteractive agent to the effects of THC. In fact, when used in conjunction with THC, it makes the high you experience even more pleasant. In fact, the best strains of marijuana have a one to one ratio of THC to cannabis.

One of the roles CBD plays against THC is in protecting your body against the more adverse effects of THC is in heart plaque. THC has been shown in studies to lead to plaque development around the heart. CBD, on the other hand, protects the heart against this development through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Finally, CBD prevents THC tolerance.

As you can see, CBD is a kind of wonder drug. But it’s only safe in small doses. It can have some adverse effects of its own if taken in very large doses. We have more information on that as well. For as long as you take a recommended dosage, though, you’re good to go with CBD!