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What Are the Benefits of CBD?

More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help?

By Dawn MacKeen

The CBD industry is flourishing, conservatively projected to hit $16 billion in the United States by 2025. Already, the plant extract is being added to cheeseburgers, toothpicks and breath sprays. More than 60 percent of CBD users have taken it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people, conducted by the Brightfield Group, a cannabis market research firm.Chronic pain, insomnia and depression follow behind. Kim Kardashian West, for example, turned to the product when “freaking out” over the birth of her fourth baby. The professional golfer Bubba Watson drifts off to sleep with it. And Martha Stewart’s French bulldog partakes, too.


Cannabidiol, or CBD,is the lesser-known child of the cannabis sativaplant; its more famous sibling, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the active ingredient in pot that catapults users’ “high.” With roots in Central Asia, the plant is believed to have been first used medicinally — or for rituals — around 750 B.C., though there are other estimates too.

Cannabidiol and THC are just two of the plant’s more than 100 cannabinoids. THC is psychoactive, and CBD may or may not be, which is a matter of debate. THC can increase anxiety; it is not clear what effect CBD is having, if any, in reducing it. THC can lead to addiction and cravings; CBD is being studied to help those in recovery.

Cannabis containing 0.3 percent or less of THC is hemp. Although last year’s Farm Bill legalized hemp under federal law, it also preserved the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of products derived from cannabis.


CBD is advertised as providing relief for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is also marketed to promote sleep. Part of CBD’s popularity is that it purports to be “nonpsychoactive,” and that consumers can reap health benefits from the plant without the high (or the midnight pizza munchies).

Just as hemp seedlings are sprouting up across the United States, so is the marketing. From oils and nasal sprays to lollipops and suppositories, it seems no place is too sacred for CBD. “It’s the monster that has taken over the room,” Dr. Brad Ingram, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said about all the wild uses for CBD now. He is leading a clinical trial into administering CBD to children and teenagers with drug-resistant epilepsy.

 

How Mainstream Media Botched the Vape Lung Story

David Bienenstock

In 1989, a mysterious figure known as Dr. Lunglife sent High Times a set of detailed instructions for transforming a handful of easily obtained equipment into a low cost vaporizer. He included a guide to making a highly potent cannabis concentrate that optimized the contraption’s effectiveness.

Soon thereafter, the magazine published a letter to the editor from K.O. of Clarksville, Mississippi:

Just thought I’d let you know I built one of Dr. Lunglife’s vaporizers. Tell the good doctor that it has worked well for me. Now if I can just get a really long extension cord for the Hash Bash in Ann Arbor.

30 years of user data on vaping

Clearly, many cannabis enthusiasts must have started experimenting with vaporization around this same time.

Commercial products required a little more time to make it to market. The first Volcano vaporizer, made by Storz & Bickel, appeared in the US in 2003. The first pen-size vaporizers appeared around 2006. Cannabis vape pens hit the American scene starting around 2010.

That gives us—at the very least—a solid three decades of anecdotal user data to work with when evaluating any potential harms involved.

So when a rash of people started getting seriously or even fatally ill after using vape pens earlier this year, it was obvious that something other than cannabis must be the culprit. The overwhelming number of cases of VAPI, vaping associated pulmonary injury, have been attributed to counterfeit products produced and distributed illegally without any regulatory oversight whatsoever.

Tainted illegal THC pens are suspect

At Leafly, our reporting team tracked these dangerous counterfeit pens from production to sale. We found a supply chain operating wholly outside the law and with a blatant disregard for public health. Theories on what’s causing VAPI range from dangerous additives to poorly manufactured pens, or possibly some combination of the two. No evidence has emerged to show THC, CBD, or any other cannabinoid is to blame.

 

 

 

Why CBG (Cannabigerol) Is One Of The Most Expensive Cannabinoids To Produce

As CBD continues to explode in popularity, brands are beginning to take notice. Innovative companies are already beginning to offer products centered around one of the other 100+ cannabinoids found in the plant.

One of those cannabinoids is Cannabigerol, or CBG. First discovered by researchers in the 1960’s, CBG is the precursor from which all other cannabinoids are synthesized, which is why it’s often referred to as the “mother” or “stem cell” of cannabinoids. This unique property imbues CBG with enormous therapeutic promise, making it a subject of great interest for researchers and consumers alike.

“It’s definitely gaining momentum,” says James Rowland, CEO of Steve’s Goods, a Colorado based brand that specializes in producing CBG goods. “We have personally administered CBG to thousands of people at over 50 events. It’s the most requested product on our website and we provide education to thousands of receptive people both in person and online every month.”

CBG (Cannabigerol) being made

CBG (Cannabigerol) being made PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE’S GOODS

The US government is also keen on learning more about CBG. In 2018 The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) announced an intent to research minor cannabinoids including CBG that could help manage pain. Today In: Lifestyle

So how exactly does CBG work?

“CBG works by interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Together, CB1 and CB2 receptors regulate neurohormones which actively affect physiological processes including mood, metabolism, pain response, and appetite,” begins Derek Du Chesne, Chief Growth Officer at EcoGen Laboratories. “When cannabinoids like CBG interact with these receptors, it activates a response and produces physiological changes.”

 

 

What are the Main Medical Benefits of Hemp/CBD Oil?

The legalization of marijuana has led to a deeper analysis and understanding of its components as well as how they can affect the user. CBD or cannabidiol is part of the over 100 chemical compounds referred to as cannabinoids. The other compound in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and it is psychoactive, a feature that gives you a high feeling. CBD is not psychoactive hence its increasing popularity for health use. It is a quality natural remedy for relieving pain among other health benefits without the negative psychological effects associated with THC. Below are the medical benefits of CBD oil and later on, we’ll highlight the potential side effects.

Pain-relieving benefits of CBD Oil

CBD oil is used to help relieve pain for a healthier and quality lifestyle. When you use CBD oil, your body naturally releases endocannabinoids that act as cannabinoid receptors. CBD interacts with neurotransmitters, therefore, decreasing inflammation and easing chronic pain. According to studies, CBD oil can be used together with THC to address rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, conditions that may significantly affect your life. When treating multiple sclerosis, CBD oil also reduces muscle spasms and improves your walking due to reduced pain.

Helps manage anxiety and relieve depression

Anxiety and depression are all symptoms of mismanaged stress and they may have adverse psychological disorders due to the affected mental function. According to research by the World Health Organization, depression is the number one cause of mental disability and anxiety comes in sixth. People who are depressed and experience anxiety have side effects like insomnia, sexual dysfunction, drowsiness, agitation, and headaches. To improve the quality of life, CBD oil is used alongside other carrier oils to manage anxiety and it has shown promising results in treating depression naturally. CBD oil also improves cognitive function, therefore, helping one speak comfortably in public. It is an effective treatment option for kids diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as it also helps with insomnia. Studies show that CBD oil has anti-depressant effects that trigger the production of serotonin that controls your social behaviour and mood.

 

 

CBD: What it is, how it affects the body and who it might help.

CBD has exploded onto the market, leaving a lot of confused consumers in its wake. Get up to speed with this beginner’s guide.

BY: DANIELLE KOSECKI

This story discusses substances that are legal in some places but not in others. You shouldn’t do things that are illegal, and this story does not endorse illegal drug use.

If it seems like you’re seeing CBD products everywhere, that’s because you are. Thanks to the passage of the US Farm Bill in 2018, which legalized industrial hemp, and the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis at the state level, CBD products have exploded in availability and popularity over the last year.

Depending on where you live, you can find them at CVS, your local gas station, pet stores — even Carl’s Jr. And the industry shows no signs of slowing down: Sales of CBD products are expected to exceed $5 billion this year, a 706% increase over 2018, according to the Brightfield Group, a cannabis-focused research firm.

The only thing spreading faster than CBD appears to be confusion over what exactly it is and who it’s for. Whether you’re already a user or are just CBD curious, this primer will help you cut through the misinformation and get up to speed.

What is CBD?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabinoid family that naturally occurs in the cannabis plant. Scientists have isolated 108 different types of cannabinoids in cannabis.

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is probably the best-known thanks to its psychoactive properties — it’s the one that gets you “high” — but CBD is quickly gaining ground due to its potential therapeutic benefits.

How does CBD work?
CBD (and THC) work by interacting with our body’s endocannabinoid system, a regulatory system made up of naturally occurring cannabis-like molecules. These endocannabinoids, as they’re called, work like neurotransmitters, shuttling messages through the body to help maintain homeostasis. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC interact with the endocannabinoid system at two known receptors: CB1 and CB2.

Research Shows CBD Benefits 50+ Conditions

Over the last few years, Cannabidiol (CBD) has exploded into the world of health and wellness.

With dozens of natural benefits, CBD has been used to ease conditions such as anxietyepilepsyneurodegenerative diseases and more.

For the last century, researchers have assessed CBD as a treatment for numerous conditions. More than 50, in fact.

What these studies show is profound.

If you are looking for research on CBD benefits for a certain condition, you will find it here.

From mental health to MS, we have gathered a collection of more than 250 resources, organized by condition.

Check out the collection below and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Studies Reveal CBD Benefits More Than 50 Conditions

Research on CBD Benefits by Condition - CBD Origin

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#CONDITIONMEDICAL RESEARCH
5CBD FOR ACNECannabidiol as a Treatment for Acne?
 CBD FOR ACNECannabidiol exerts sebostatic and antiinflammatory effects on human sebocytes
 CBD FOR ACNEThe endocannabinoid system of the skin in health and disease: Novel perspectives and therapeutic opportunities
 CBD FOR ACNEEndocannabinoids enhance lipid synthesis and apoptosis of human sebocytes via cannabinoid receptor-2-mediated signaling
 CBD FOR ACNEEndocannabinoid signaling and epidermal differentiation
6CBD FOR ADD / ADHDSearching for a Neurobiological Basis for Self-Medication Theory in ADHD Comorbid With Substance Use Disorders
 CBD FOR ADD / ADHDCannabidiol and clozapine reverse MK-801-induced deficits in social interaction and hyperactivity in Sprague-Dawley rats
 CBD FOR ADD / ADHDSubtypes of Attention Deficit — Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and cannabis use
 CBD FOR ADD / ADHDChildhood and current ADHD symptom dimensions are associated with more severe cannabis outcomes in college students
 CBD FOR ADD / ADHDOral delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol improved refractory Gilles de la Tourette syndrome in an adolescent by increasing intracortical inhibition: A case report
 CBD FOR ADD / ADHDFitness to drive in spite (because) of THC
10CBD FOR ADDICTIONCannabidiol reduces cigarette consumption in tobacco smokers
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONCannabidiol inhibits the reward-facilitating effect of morphine
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONCannabidiol, a nonpsychotropic component of cannabis, inhibits cue-induced heroin seeking and normalizes discrete mesolimbic neuronal disturbances
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONDifferential effect of cannabinol and cannabidiol on THC-induced responses during abstinence in morphine-dependent rats
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONImpact of Cannabis Use during Stabilization on Methadone Maintenance Treatment
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONMedical cannabis laws and opioid analgesic overdose mortality in the United States, 1999-2010
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONDysregulation of cannabinoid CB1 receptor and associated signaling networks in brains of cocaine addicts and cocaine-treated rodents
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONComparison of cannabidiol, antioxidants, and diuretics in reversing binge ethanol-induced neurotoxicity
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONTransdermal delivery of cannabidiol attenuates binge alcohol-induced neurodegeneration in a rodent model of an alcohol use disorder
 CBD FOR ADDICTIONCannabidiol for the treatment of cannabis withdrawal syndrome
4CBD FOR ALSCannabis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: hypothetical and practical applications, and a call for clinical trials
 CBD FOR ALSALS: delayed disease progression in mice by treatment with a cannabinoid
 CBD FOR ALSThe (Endo)Cannabinoid System in Multiple Sclerosis and ALS
 CBD FOR ALSSurvey of cannabis use in patients with ALS
16CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSThe therapeutic potential of the endocannabinoid system for Alzheimer’s disease
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSEndocannabinoid signalling in Alzheimer’s disease
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSA molecular link between the active component of marijuana and Alzheimer’s disease pathology
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSNeuroprotective effect of cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component from Cannabis sativa, on beta-amyloid-induced toxicity in PC12 cells
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSThe Potential Therapeutic Effects of THC on Alzheimer’s Disease
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSThe Role of Endocannabinoid Signaling in the Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabinoids for the treatment of dementia
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabidiol in vivo blunts beta-amyloid induced neuroinflammation by suppressing IL-1beta and iNOS expression
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabidiol: A promising drug for neurodegenerative disorders?
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabinoid receptor 1 deficiency in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease leads to enhanced cognitive impairment despite of a reduction in amyloid deposition
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSThe role of the endocannabinoid system in Alzheimer’s disease: facts and hypotheses
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSThe role of phytochemicals in the treatment and prevention of dementia
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabinoids for the treatment of dementia
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabidiol Promotes Amyloid Precursor Protein Ubiquitination and Reduction of Beta Amyloid Expression in SHSY5YAPP+ Cells Through PPARγ Involvement
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCannabinoids for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: moving toward the clinic
 CBD FOR ALZHEIMERSCan Marijuana Prevent Alzheimer’s?
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