Daily stress, poor sleeping posture, or any other daily activity can cause one of our 639 muscles to become inflamed. To relieve pain, we generally turn to non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen. However, there are remedies of natural origin with anti-inflammatory properties such as CBD, which is gaining more and more followers.
In this article we explain what CBD is, what it is used for and what are its main anti-inflammatory benefits.
What is CBD and what is it used for?
Cannanbidiol or CBD is one of the main components of cannabis, and from it all medicinal products of marijuana are extracted.
Those who have tried it in the form of an oil, cream or capsule, claim that it acts as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and that it helps them calm anxiety and fall asleep, among other benefits.
Although best known for treating epilepsy, cannabidiol is also used to treat pain, anxiety, Parkinson's disease, or Crohn's disease.
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
Unlike THC, CBD does not have psychoactive or psychotropic effects, so it is not high. In fact, it can counteract the effect of THC. Cannabidiol has therapeutic properties that help relaxation.
What anti-inflammatory benefits does CBD have?
The anti-inflammatory properties of CBD can help relieve pain in people with muscle aches, sprains or arthritis, by having relaxing effects. Its multiple benefits make it an alternative to pain relievers. Here are some of its anti-inflammatory benefits:
- Substitute for ibuprofen: due to its anti-inflammatory properties, many who have muscle pain prefer to opt for a natural remedy such as CBD.
- Rheumatic diseases: with the application of patches, CBD can help reduce inflammation and reduce pain for those who suffer from it. However, studies on the effectiveness for this disease are not yet conclusive.
- Intestinal diseases: Crohn's disease patients who participated in a study on CBD had a marked improvement in their quality of life, and there were no adverse effects during the research.
- Skin diseases: such as acne or dermatitis can also be treated with cannabidiol. Its topical use is said to date back to ancient China, where cannabis was used to treat skin rashes. But they were not the only ones, the Egyptians used it to bandage wounds and the Arabs to treat skin diseases.
How should I apply CBD?
CBD usually comes in the form of an oil, but we can also find it as a vaporized liquid, in the form of gummies, creams or capsules. So your application will depend on the presentation.
If it is an oil or cream, it is advisable to carry out a test in a small area and wait between 30 and 60 minutes, to be able to rule out any type of allergy. The same with the sublingual oil drops. If in doubt, consult a specialist doctor.
