CBD Oil Benefits List

Have you tried CBD oil yet?

Most likely, someone at your job has. Or one of your neighbors. The women at your favorite spa are definitely on the CBD craze. Celebrities are finding CBD products in their award-show gift bags and estheticians are starting to use it in facial treatments. 

It’s everywhere.

But why? 

The cannabinoid’s long list of benefits may explain why so many people can’t get enough of CBD. It’s like a one-size-fits-all product. If you suffer from chronic pain, lack of appetite, or even PTSD, you might be able to find relief using CBD oil. 

Go through this CBD oil benefits list and see whether or not CBD is right for you. Even if you don’t suffer from a serious disease or mental health condition, you might enjoy the benefits of adding CBD to your everyday life. 

Benefits of CBD Oil 

• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces chronic pain
• Glowing skin 
• Boosts mood
• Fights anxiety and depression
• Better sleep 

Reduces inflammation

When cannabidiol (CBD) enters the body, it begins to interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS.) The endocannabinoid system is always working, whether you enjoy cannabis or don’t. It aids in basic bodily processes, including:

• Appetite 
• Memory
• Sleep
• Inflammation 

Inflammation is important. When the body is injured, the endocannabinoid system will aid in bringing white blood cells to the place that needs healing. The white blood cells help to protect against infection or further injuries.

Unfortunately, the immune and endocannabinoid system may work too well and the body will undergo unnecessary inflammation. High levels of inflammation may cause redness, swollen body parts, and pain, or even excessive mucus production. 

CBD helps to balance this process and reduce excessive inflammation. Many of the benefits of CBD come from its ability to reduce inflammation. 

Reduces chronic pain

When inflammation levels rise beyond necessity, white blood cells begin to attack healthy cells. This could lead to a number of autoimmune diseases, including:

• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis 
• MS
• POTS
• Psoriasis
• Guillain-Barre syndrome
• Fibromyalgia 

The symptoms of these disorders vary, but most involve some form of chronic pain. Reducing inflammation can help to reduce pain and alleviate other symptoms. 

If you have any of these autoimmune disorders, CBD oil may offer relief. Talk to your doctor about whether CBD oil interacts with any of your current medications. CBD topical products (balms, hand creams, etc.) may be able to target individual parts of the body where there is more pain. 

Glowing skin

CBD oil is taking over the skincare industry. Bloggers have been replacing their entire beauty routines for CBD-based products and found promising results. Many skincare fanatics love that CBD comes from a plant that you can identify and pronounce. 

You know what bodily function plays a big role in acne? Inflammation. When oil builds up in your pores, you may experience a rupture and inflammation comes in to save the day. But too much inflammation can make spots on the face become bright red and painful. 

CBD oil can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body, but its sister product can help to prevent oil buildup in the skin. Hemp oil, or hemp seed oil, can moisturize the skin without leaving too much oil in the pores. There is a difference between CBD oil and hemp oil, but both are worth a shot if you are feeling frustrated with the pimples on your face. 

Boosts mood

The endocannabinoid system does more than balance pain and inflammation. Research on the ECS is still limited, but strongly suggests that it plays a big role in mood regulation. 

In fact, many scientists believe that a “runner’s high” is not caused by endorphins. A release of Anandamide, an endocannabinoid produced naturally in the body, may be the real culprit. 

Where does CBD oil come into play? Scientists also believe that the endocannabinoid system work with serotonin to boost your mood. Some studies suggest that when CBD enters the body, it causes receptors in the ECS to bind with serotonin. This could potentially put you in a better mood. 

Fights anxiety and depression

CBD can help a long list of people with different physical and mental conditions. But a whopping 60% of CBD oil users bought the product to treat anxiety. And studies are saying that they might be making the right choice. 

A chart review looked at the charts of 72 patients in a psychiatric hospital who took CBD oil. Almost 80% of the patients experienced decreased anxiety throughout the length of the study. Other studies have suggested that CBD can help to alleviate symptoms of social anxiety disorder, depression, and even PTSD. 

It’s important to note here that CBD oil, rather than topical products that are applied to the skin, are used in all of these studies. Many CBD oil users enjoy this product mixed into an evening tea, a healthy smoothie, or just ingesting it on its own. 

Better sleep 

Cannabis took the spotlight as a medical miracle when researchers started using it to treat seizures. Many studies have looked at the connection between cannabis-based medications and the reduction of seizures in both adults and children. But these studies show other effects that may help people who don’t experience seizures. 

Epidiolex is the first (and only) CBD-based drug approved by the Federal Drug Administration in the US. When drugmakers did studies on Epidiolex, they discovered that drowsiness was one of the common side effects.

The study did not prove that there is a solid link between CBD and drowsiness – the Epidiolex may have interacted with other medications to cause side effects. But many people use CBD as a sleep aid and have great results. Pain and anxiety may hinder sleep, so eliminating these symptoms with CBD oil can help to aid sleep in an indirect way. 

We don’t have all the answers regarding CBD oil. Studies show that CBD oil is generally safe, even in higher doses, and is not physically addictive. It also won’t get you high. As more North American scientists look at the benefits of CBD oil, we might even discover more ways that you can use CBD oil to improve the quality of your physical health, mental health, and your life.