The evidence for CBD cannabidiol Therapeutic health benefits
Here is what we know
Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures
The strongest scientific evidence is for effectiveness in treating some of the cruelest childhood epilepsy syndromes, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), which typically don’t respond to antiseizure medications. In numerous studies, CBD was able to reduce the number of seizures, and, in some cases, stop them altogether. Epidiolex, which contains CBD, is the first cannabis-derived medicine approved by the FDA for these conditions. There is also ongoing research involving CBD and Parkinson's Disease.
Anxiety, Insomnia and Pain Relief
Animal studies, clinical trials and self-reports show that CBD may help Reduce Generalized Anxiety.
Insomnia Studies show that CBD may help with both falling asleep and staying asleep longer.
Addiction; CBD can help lower cravings for tobacco and heroin under certain conditions. It may also ease withdraw symptoms According to research in clinical trials.
A recent study identifies how CBD may inhibit inflammatory and neuropathic pain, which are difficult to treat with traditional methods and success rates can vary. More research is needed and is ongoing.
Lower Blood Pressure and Better Heart Health
Some research has linked CBD with several benefits for the heart and circulatory system, including the ability to lower high blood pressure. Clinical Trials have shown The CBD group maintained lower blood pressure levels in response to stress compared with the placebo group after repeated doses over time. The researchers also found that the CBD group had reduced arterial stiffness and improved blood flow through their arteries after repeated CBD dosing compared to the placebo group.
Types Of CBD Products
CBD can be found in a variety of products including dietary supplements, bath soaks, drinks, food, vapes, and even pillows. Full-spectrum CBD. retains all components of the cannabis plant, including a very small amount of THC. Broad-spectrum CBD has all components of the cannabis plant, except for THC. CBD isolate is a pure form of CBD. It contains no other cannabis plant compounds. It usually comes from hemp plants, which typically contain tiny amounts of THC. CBD is usually sold in powder form.