Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Recent research suggests that CBD strains with high CBD levels may have a variety of medical benefits. Cannabidiol (or CBD) is a nonpsychoactive compound found within cannabis that has been proven to have many therapeutic properties.
High CBD strains have the ability to relieve pain. The body’s endocannabinoid systems, which play a crucial role in pain perception regulation, have been shown to interact with CBD. Research has shown that CBD can reduce chronic pain. This includes pain related to multiple sclerosis, arthritis and neuropathy.
CBD is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma, and other chronic conditions are influenced by inflammation. CBD can help reduce inflammation and improve quality of life.
CBD has been shown to be both anti-anxiety- and anti-depressant. People who use cannabis to treat anxiety and depression often do so for medical reasons. THC can sometimes make these symptoms worse, but CBD has been shown that it can actually reduce anxiety and improve mood.
High CBD strains may also be able to manage seizures. CBD has been proven to reduce seizures in epilepsy patients. For certain types of epilepsy, FDA-approved CBD-based medicines, such as Epidiolex have been developed.
People with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease may find high CBD strains beneficial. Neuroprotective properties of CBD have been demonstrated. This means that CBD may protect the brain from damage.
High CBD strains can be beneficial to people who want to use cannabis for medicinal purposes, but don’t wish to feel the psychoactive effects. CBD doesn’t produce the psychoactive effects of THC making it a good choice for those who are looking to use cannabis for medical purposes.
High CBD strains have a variety of benefits that can be used for medical purposes. These include pain relief, antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects, seizure management, neuroprotective effects and the ability to legally use cannabis for medical purposes. Research continues to uncover more benefits from high CBD strains for medical purposes.
Sabine Downer is a scientist and cannabis writer with a passion for education. She has been writing for various clients in the cannabis space since 2015 and has worked in biotechnology since 2010. Along with content creation, she is also a knowledgeable resource on quality assurance, regulatory, and legal topics.
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