CBD is no wonder drug.
It’s a tried and tested treatment substance that even in a tiny dosage can make you feel calm, happy, and relaxed in no time!
If you didn’t already know, Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in cannabis—the plant often associated with hemp, weed, and marijuana. It can relax and heal any species with an endocannabinoid system—that’s right! CBD works on not only humans but animals as well.
Contrary to false rumors, CBD can lighten up your mood while healing your body. If our word alone isn’t enough to convince you, then maybe some scientifically proven benefits can.
So without further ado, let’s dive right in to the 7 impressive benefits of CBD backed by science!
1. Pain Relief
With its quick and effective pain killing properties, CBD immediately relieves pain caused by stress, anxiety, or headaches. It also has anti-inflammatory properties due to which it can significantly reduce pain caused by arthritis.
In states where cannabidiol is legal, physicians are prescribing it to patients for immediate relief from pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and headaches. (1)
2. Antiemetic
Being nauseated feels terrible, right? If you don’t want to feel nauseated and stop yourself from vomiting, then a small dosage of CBD can help because it’s a natural antiemetic.
Ask any doctor and they will tell you that nausea and vomiting can lead to hypotension, dehydration, weight loss, and loss of appetite among other concerning problems.
If you don’t want any of that to happen, then use CBD because it is not only a good natural antiemetic but actually better than some modern antiemetic medicines—as suggested by recent studies. (2)
3. Reduced Acne
As most of you may know, acne is a common problem that most of us have to suffer through, especially early on in our lives when we hit puberty.
As most of you may know, acne is a common problem that most of us have to suffer through, especially early on in our lives when we hit puberty.
4. Anticonvulsant
Medication used to manage tics, spasms, tremors, and seizures is called anticonvulsant. CBD is a naturally found anticonvulsant that can help control seizures caused by epilepsy—as suggested by recent studies. (4)
5. Anti-Inflammatory
As we mentioned earlier, cannabidiol has anti-inflammatory properties. It interacts with CB2 receptors, cannabinoid receptors naturally present in our bodies, to reduce inflammation.
Even a tiny dose of CBD can help you fight conditions such as arthritis, chronic inflammation, multiple sclerosis (MS), and irritable bowel disease. (5)
6. Improved Heart Condition
As you may know, high blood pressure is one of, if not the most common health problems globally. It can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and metabolic syndrome.
In some cases, it can even prove to be fatal. However, this happens rarely. But it is still directly linked to poor heart conditions and is, therefore, a common concern.
CBD can help you manage high blood pressure. According to a recent study, even a small dose of CBD can lower blood pressure in stressful conditions. (6)
7. Reduced Stress and Anxiety
It may come as a surprise to you, but our pets (just like us) also suffer from stress and anxiety. If you or your pet is in a bad mood because of mental issues, then CBD treatment is exactly what’s needed.
Since cannabidiol increases serotonin levels, it has both anti-anxiety and antidepressant properties. (7)