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Can CBD Oil Relieve Arthritis Pain?

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CBD is a type of cannabinoid, a chemical that naturally occurs in cannabis plants. Unlike THC, which can change a person’s mental state or produce a “high”, CBD is non-psychoactive. There are many different CBD products available. The amount of CBD in them may vary. Despite the wide use of cannabis as a recreational drug, there is controversy surrounding the medicinal use of products containing ingredients from cannabis plants. It is noteworthy, however, that CBD tends to be extracted from hemp plants rather than marijuana plants. Both plants are cannabis, but the selective breeding of marijuana plants has resulted in them containing high levels of THC. This is not the case for hemp plants. Recent research suggests that CBD oil may be useful for reducing inflammation, pain relief, and other conditions associated with arthritis. Cannabinoids, such as CBD, attach themselves to specialized receptors in a person’s brain and immune system. One of these receptors, called a CB2 recept

7 Benefits and Uses of CBD Oil

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Cannabidiol or CBD is becoming a popular natural choice to relieve ailments such as chronic pain and being used as an anti-inflammatory. CBD is one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis sativa plant, most famous for THC the psychoactive cannabinoid associated with marijuana. CBD, however, is not a psychoactive or mind-altering compound. CBD is becoming a popular choice for people who want a natural remedy without wanting to experience the side effects of traditional drugs or the mind-altering effects of marijuana. CBD is available in various forms such as capsules, sprays, and creams and is gaining momentum in the medical field to treat chronic pain and anxiety. Below is a list of 7 benefits and uses of CBD backed by recent research. 1.   Pain Relief CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system or ECS which regulates sleep, pain, and the immune system. CBD helps reduce pain relief by interacting with the ECS to impact the receptors and neurotransmitters