What Are the Health Benefits of Using CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a component of a hemp plant that is popularly used as a natural remedy for different pains and conditions. There are many benefits to using CBD, including pain relief, reducing anxiety, and even relieving epilepsy. Although there are many benefits to taking CBD, there are also associated risks and side effects if you are currently taking prescription medications.
What CBD is
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical in a cannabis plant and is the second-most abundant ingredient. CBD is closely related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and even has some of the same effects. However, THC will provide the user with a ‘high,” while CBD does not. Some CBD items on the market may contain traces of THC, so it’s important to read the list of ingredients and make sure you are purchasing products from a reputable source.
CBD is relatively new to the therapeutic/medical field due to Cannabis sativa being outlawed by the federal government in 1970. There has been a recent interest in the benefits it can provide. CBD works mainly by interacting with serotonin receptors in the nervous system, which controls our mood. There is still a lot of research to be done about how CBD works and what kind of effect it has on various parts of the body. Make sure to check your state’s laws about CBD.
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Talor graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Biobehavioral Health, and minors in Spanish and Diversity & Inclusion in May of 2022. She has a passion for health equity and diversity in health. In the future, Talor hopes to work in public health policy reform to help eliminate health disparities. She enjoys reading, cooking, and listening to podcasts in her free time.