The cannabinoids in CBD oil are able to attack the root of the issue
As more is uncovered regarding the benefits of cannabis, research is able to determine exactly how the plant is able to provide relief to such a large range of ailments. Already known for its pain-fighting capabilities, cannabis has been shown to be effective in helping treat mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, as well. The fact that it works means that tens of hundreds of thousands of sufferers have a natural solution at their fingertips and how it works is truly fascinating.
Cannabinoids, the compounds found in cannabis, are able to attach themselves to receptors in the brain. When they do, they coax the brain into releasing endocannabinoids, which the body uses to help it reduce inflammation, lower pain and combat mental distress. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the cannabinoids, targets the brain receptors known as CB1, which manage coordination, motion and pain, and CB2, which manage the immune system and deal with pain and swelling.
What’s fascinating is that CBD doesn’t actually alter the brain. It only coaxes the brain into doing what it is naturally meant to do – protect the body and mind. In some cases, for reasons that are still being investigated, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the body doesn’t respond as it is supposed to and this is where cannabinoids come in, helping to energize the ECS.
CBD oil has already been shown to be effective in fighting mental health issues, including psychoses and schizophrenia. It can also reduce anxiety and decrease depression, as well as reduce the tendency that leads to substance abuse. It can be an important part of any mental health treatment program, but, as such, it needs to be considered as a medicine and should be discussed with a physician before treatment begins.
