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CBD Oil Benefits

Understanding CBD

To understand the benefits associated with CBD, you must first understand what CBD is and how it affects our body. When you first get started with any cannabinoid products, such as cannabidiol (CBD), it’s easy to become a little bit overwhelmed about the whole thing. After all, there are a bunch of new words and phrases to learn, and it can all be a little intimidating.

With so many different CBD products entering the market, including CBD oils, it’s important to understand how they work and how they interact with our bodies. So, to make your CBD journey a little easier, in the following article, we’re going to take a closer look at how cannabinoids such as CBD interact with our bodies.

What Is Cannabidiol (CBD)?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the two dominant cannabinoids found in the cannabis sativa plant. However, unlike the other dominant cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD has no psychoactive properties and won’t result in you experiencing that ‘euphoric’ high.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) ‘CBD is generally well tolerated with a good safety profile. However, reported adverse effects may be as a result of drug-drug interactions between CBD and patients’ existing medications.’

CBD is found in both hemp and marijuana plants. However, marijuana plants are high in THC and extremely low in CBD, while hemp plants are the opposite. Therefore, almost all CBD products that you purchase in Australia are made using CBD that was sourced from Australian grown hemp plants.

Hemp plants are defined as having less than 0.3% THC. More than 0.3% THC and they are considered marijuana plants. Here at TH Essential Oil, we use CBD, which has been sourced from organically grown hemp plants that are grown right here in North Coast Queensland, Australia.

What Is The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?

Inside all of us, regardless of whether or not we have ever tried a cannabis product, is something known as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Research suggests that the ECS is responsible for maintaining homeostasis within our internal systems. The ECS does this by regulating different bodily functions such as appetite, sleep, mood, reproduction, fertility, and mood.

The ECS is made up of a series of receptors that are all linked together and spread throughout the body. It’s this linked receptor design that makes CBD products so versatile. Different delivery methods can still allow your body to absorb CBD and other cannabinoids.

Your ECS produces endocannabinoids which are similar to phytocannabinoids such as CBD but produced within the body rather than from plants. The two main endocannabinoids are anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG).

Our bodies produce these endocannabinoids as required. However, what happens if our body isn’t producing enough endocannabinoids to adequately regulate our internal systems?

CBD doesn’t bind with the two main receptors (CB1 and CB2) as THC does. Researchers believe instead that CBD prevents endocannabinoids from being broken down by the body. By not being broken down as quickly, endocannabinoids such as AEA and 2-AG can have more of an effect on your bodily functions.

Benefits

The ECS is an extremely complicated system, and researchers are only just scratching the surface when it comes to fully understanding it. Still, extensive research has linked the Endocannabinoid System to the following bodily processes:

Sleep Support

CBD can help as an effective aid by calming the body, fighting insomnia, and even improving sleep quality. That means that people may get that deep sleep they were never able to achieve just by using CBD. CBD may potentially provide more energy during the day, leading people to become tired during evenings and develop better sleeping habits at night.

Anxiety & Depression

Research has shown, those who were administered CBD experienced overall reduced anxiety levels. A study conducted by the Permanente Journal revealed that CBD could be one of the safest treatments for insomnia and anxiety. Additionally, research has also been conducted on those with depression and CBD has been shown to boost the overall mood and happiness of consumers.

Pain Management

CBD can help with pain and inflammation by activating CB2 receptors in the immune system, which can target those specific areas of pain. It has also been shown that it may help with headaches, muscle soreness, and joint injuries. If you are interested in learning more about CBD pain management view our CBD Balm.

Skin Care

CBD can assist with fighting acne, eczema, and other skin conditions. It may work as a moisturiser and may reduce lines and wrinkles, if you are interested in learning more about CBD for skin care view our CBD Moisturiser.

Muscle Recovery

Just like how CBD is used for pain relief, CBD can also be used to assist muscle recovery from workouts, physical activities etc. According to research, CBD can reduces inflammation in the body and can aid in overall muscle recovery.

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  • Appetite, Digestion, & Metabolism
  • Chronic Pain
  • Inflammation & Other Immune System
  • Responses
  • Mood
  • Learning & Memory
  • Motor Control
  • Cardiovascular System Function
  • Muscle Formation
  • Bone Remodeling & Growth
  • Liver Function
  • Reproductive System Function
  • Stress
  • Skin And Nerve Function