As the world progresses in technology, the health industry has deepened its research into new and innovative ways to move the treatment for pain away from opioids and other addictive pills. One of the results of the ever continuous progress for an update for patients with varying pain degrees was the discovery of an ingredient in marijuana, or cannabis.
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CBD oil is an extract from the marijuana plant and has seen a rapid increase in its usage ever since many states in the US legalized the use of marijuana. Stores now proudly display CBD oil sales, with CBD now growing and creating a multi-million dollar industry. There are many success stories on how CBD oil has been a savior to people with recurring pain.
How CBD Oil Relieves Pain
A significant scare of using CBD oil was the fear of a patient getting ‘high’, but scientific facts have dispelled this fear because THC, the psychoactive cousin of CBD, does not share the same receptors with CBD. When introduced into the bloodstream, it immediately moves to the brain and attacks the endocannabinoid receptors found in the brain, triggering the body’s pleasure hormones like dopamine.
The body’s endocannabinoid system acts on impulse; it is only triggered on demand. When there is a case of inflammation, or abnormal pain, or the body trying to return to its typical regulatory environment (a system known as homeostasis), the cannabinoid receptors will receive the newly released endocannabinoids.
When CBD oil is introduced into the body, it triggers the many components of the entire Cannabinoid network. Some scientists argue that because CBD oil is introduced through the skin, it may not be as effective as CBD edibles sent into the bloodstream.
The effects of CBD are relatively more complex than that of THC. It does not affect the pleasure parts of the brain but triggers other receptors in the body, primarily the receptors associated with pain.
According to research, CBD may affect and regulate anandamide, a body compound that controls the amount of pain a human feels. Reducing its levels can bring a pleasant mood and reduce pain. CBD also regulates the nervous system alongside the brain, helping people who suffer from insomnia and pain.
So, what exactly is CBD Oil?
CBD oil is obtained from industrial marijuana, but there are different types of CBD oil in the market with all other products. CBD oil from industrial marijuana must contain higher CBD levels than the rest. Because of the varying degrees of CBD oil in the market, it is highly recommended you consult with a medical practitioner on the right one to use for your pain.
However, be confident that CBDfx will surely help with pain reduction.
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Some Useful Benefits of CBD Oil
Neuropathic Pain
This pain is caused by nerve damage, commonly associated with diseases and injuries, including sclerosis, shingles, and herniated discs. Studies have proven that CBD oil is an inhibitor of the receptor endocannabinoid, which controls anandamide, a known compound that increases pain in the nervous system. When it reduces the compound, the pain in the nervous system is reduced.
Severe Pain
Results of studies conducted and documented in the Journal of Experimental Medicine claim that CBD oil is an active drug to reduce severe pain in both adults and children. This drug also extends its effects to inflammation in different parts of the body.
Moreover, the study also concluded that, unlike other pain killers, the dosage for CBD oil was not increased over time, as the patients who undertook the trials did not build up any resistance towards the drug.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that affects the different bone joints of the body. It is commonly found in people advanced in age. The introduction of CBD oil to the joints showed a reduction in inflammation of the joints, as patients with Arthritis claimed that there was a significant improvement of their condition with no side effects.
Sclerosis
Sclerosis is a disease of the immune system that generally affects the entire nervous system, including the brain. A significant component of sclerosis is the muscle spasm, a pain associated with the muscle. One fact with this pain is that it reoccurs for a lot of people.
The introduction of CBD oil to the location of the pain showed a reduction of the muscle spasm. Also, the number of recurrences is reduced, even with a short dosage of CBD oil.
Diabetic Wounds
For patients suffering from slow-healing wounds from diabetes mellitus, there were significant reports of improvement with the application of CBD oil on the wound’s surface. The testimonies are limited and more research is needed to verify this claim.
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Side Effects
As with all new drug discoveries, there are some reports of side effects on the application of CBD oil. Common side effects of CBD oil include:
- Differences in weight (gain and loss)
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Reduced efficacy of the oil when combined with other medications
- Disruption of the cytochrome P450 enzyme affects the liver’s capability to metabolize toxins ingested by the body.
Agreed Dosage of CBD oil
There is no standard dosage for the use of CBD oil yet. The Food and Drug Administration is still skeptical of CBD oil in pain management and has not released a guideline for a dosage yet. Patients who are keen on using CBD oil are advised to consult a doctor.
Conclusion
With the rising effect CBD oil has proved in the treatment of pain, many people are now to CBD to treat chronic pain. Results are still sketchy, and more research is needed to show further the effects CBD oil has in the treatment of pain.
Many producers of CBD oil have based their claim of the oil’s effectiveness on existing research done by scientists on medical marijuana, which already has positive effects on selected medical conditions.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425767/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4604191/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319475#what-is-cbd-oil
https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-oil-for-pain
