CBD, what is it and what is it for?
Rocío Périz
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For some time now, surely you have heard more and more about CBD or cannabidiol , but you do not know what it is or even what it is for. Well, in this case, now you are going to clear up your doubts. Yes, because we are going to give you all the information you need regarding this element that has come to be used by many people for therapeutic purposes.What is CBD?
The first thing you should know is that CBD is one of the 113 cannabinoids found in the plant known as cannabis sativa , popularly called marijuana. The one, which is one of the most present in the aforementioned plant species, was discovered in the 40s. What sets it apart from the others is that it does not have THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, which can cause psychotropic effects. This without forgetting that another characteristic that identifies it is that it does not generate any type of addiction.
What is CBD used for?
As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, CBD is being talked about more and more in our society and that is because it is being used for therapeutic purposes, since it is considered to be very useful to deal with the consequences that certain diseases can have, for example. example. Thus, we can establish that it is being used to treat epilepsy, psychosis, cancer, anxiety and even degenerative pathologies such as Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis, for example. Something the latter that has been demonstrated through different scientific studies such as the one carried out by Queen's University . Why is it used for these and other similar health purposes? Basically because it is considered and has been shown to be an anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antipsychotic, analgesic, anticonvulsant... Of course, although this natural element is really beneficial, we cannot ignore that it can also bring with it some contraindication for those who take it without following a good guideline. Specifically, we are referring to situations such as these:- Feeling tired.
- Drowsiness.
- Dry mouth.
- Gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea.
- Noticeable loss of appetite.
How is CBD for sale?
The fact that the therapeutic use of cannabidiol has spread has meant that it can now be found for sale in a wide variety of formats, such as creams and capsules. Of course, one of the most common is in drops, as we have it for sale at Be Levels . Specifically, we offer our clients CBD of 5%, 10% and 30%.
Any of these three products we can establish that it is gluten-free, that it is suitable for vegans and that it is optimal for reducing stress and anxiety, relieving pain and even reducing any inflammation.
Perhaps the fact that CBD is related to cannabis can make you doubt whether buying it is legal or not, but you must be clear that it is in Spain. Of course, as long as it comes from hemp and has less than 0.03% THC.
In other countries, however, it cannot be acquired because it is prohibited by law.
Other Interesting CBD Facts
In addition to all the information that we have given you about CBD, you may find it interesting to discover other relevant or unique aspects of it:- Different investigations carried out have come to determine which use is appropriate to treat certain pathologies in dogs. Specifically, it can be used to address everything from seizures suffered by the dog to problems such as arthritis. Even other animals can find a solution in it when it comes to dealing with their vomiting and certain chronic pains.
- One unique fact that you may find striking is that CBD is not found in all cannabis plants.
- Currently, this natural element and the aforementioned hemp are also used to shape clothing, accessories and even cosmetic products.
- Today there are many people who are turning to it instead of drugs to deal with mild anxiety and even stress problems.
- In recent years there have been various investigations that have shown its usefulness in being able to treat adults who suffer from asthma.
