Therapeutic applications

CBD is a substance that helps with anxiety, depression, insomnia or lack of appetite. It can even be useful for muscle issues such as spasms or pain caused by playing sports.

The benefits that CBD brings are increasingly proven by various scientific studies, being associated with the dissipation or improvement of the symptoms that CBD produces effects on, such as:

• Depression
• Schizophrenia
• Epilepsy
• Spasms
• Inflammations
• Seizures
• Cancer
• Pain (Muscular, Neuralgia)
• Loss of Appetite
• Insomnia
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson's disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Osteoarthritis
• Obesity
• Eating Disorders
• Glaucoma
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Between others.

As studies and research on cannabis are carried out, more therapeutic applications are being discovered. Cases such as cancer, for example, have shown promise in the use of CBD as an agent that inhibits its growth. Since there is a lot of information in this field, we have gathered some of the most important ones to discuss in this article:

CBD, Pain and Inflammation

Whether treating chronic pain, specific pain, sciatica, muscle pain, neuralgia or inflammation, CBD works effectively, without negative side effects. It is a powerful natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory that replaces existing medications on the market, eliminating or significantly alleviating pain and reducing general or localized inflammation.

See how cannabinoids act as an analgesic in the central nervous system in this video developed by the University of Toronto in Canada.

When conventional therapies sometimes fail to meet the patient's needs, CBD acts quite effectively. This includes, in addition to general and chronic pain, pathologies such as fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, neuralgia, osteoarthritis, among others that cause pain and inflammation.

For avid athletes and people who engage in physical activities that may be intense, CBD also acts as a muscle relaxant, relieving pain resulting from intense physical activity.

CBD and food

There is evidence that cannabis can help with eating disorders, obesity, or even lack of appetite. According to a 2015 study , THC was found to increase appetite but prevent weight gain, while CBD suppresses appetite, making people feel fuller faster, but not preventing them from eating.

But as with any weight loss plan, a balanced diet accompanied by regular exercise is always a sure way to success.

CBD in the treatment of insomnia

CBD can effectively combat insomnia, as it increases deep sleep cycles and reduces the REM phase (when dreams and nightmares occur). The effect is relaxing and sedative and makes the person during the day have less stress, anxiety and be calmer, thanks to a longer sleep time and the benefits that CBD brings.

CBD in the response to cancer

According to a report broadcast on RTP1, Paulo Tavares, Medical Oncology Coordinator at the Locomotor System Tumor Unit at the University of Coimbra Hospitals, explains how medicinal cannabis mitigates the effects of chemotherapy, recommending its use to his patients. In these cases, CBD eliminates nausea completely, as well as improving diet and nutrition.

There are also studies carried out at Italian universities that suggest that CBD is a potent inhibitor of tumor growth and metastasis, although more research and studies are needed.

CBD as a supplement

More and more studies are proving the effectiveness of CBD in combating disease and as an effective treatment solution. People have been speaking out about its effectiveness and relief from various diseases, with several first-hand accounts and personal experiences of how CBD has helped to overcome symptoms or disease increasingly appearing in the media and online. However, CBD should not be considered an alternative to traditional medicine and should always be discussed with a healthcare professional as a dietary supplement. Always speak to your doctor about using these dietary supplements as a complement and not as a replacement for medication.

Finding the right dosage

For those who are still discovering the benefits that CBD brings to relieving their symptoms, the first few times may be a test of patience. For some, the dosage may be small and for others it may not have any effect on relieving their symptoms, so it may take some time to find the ideal dosage for your case. Reactions to using CBD will also vary from person to person, with you feeling its effects immediately or taking a while to feel them.

The dosage all depends on the purpose for which you are taking CBD . Read more in our dedicated article on dosage here.

Legal notice All information contained in this article does not constitute medical or professional advice. It does not replace the need to consult a qualified health professional for the treatment of your symptoms. We are not responsible for the improper use or dosages mentioned in this article. Always seek professional advice.