BENEFICIOS Y PROPIEDADES TERAPEUTICAS DEL CBD

BENEFITS AND THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF CBD

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In recent years, we have heard more and more about cannabidiol, also known as CBD, and its beneficial effects on health. It is one of the two most important cannabinoid components of the Cannabis sativa plant, from which other elements, such as seeds, are also extracted for therapeutic purposes. The medicinal properties of CBD were officially recognized by the United Nations (UN) in 2020. Since then, its use has been extended to topical solutions such as creams.

What is CBD?

CBD is one of the 80 chemicals found in the Cannabis sativa plant. It is a natural compound that is the main component of the resinous cannabis flower and does not contain THC, i.e. tetrahydrocannabinol. This means that it is a natural compound that has no psychoactive or psychotropic effects , unlike cannabis.

It is therefore important to note that CBD and THC are not the same, but are two different types of cannabinoids among the 113 found in cannabis. THC is the predominant psychotropic compound in the plant.

For this reason, the WHO does not consider CBD to be an addictive substance, but it does attribute therapeutic properties to it, many of which are still under study. In addition, there are currently no known side effects following its use.

Therapeutic properties of cannabidiol

Currently, numerous studies and clinical trials are being carried out to verify the medicinal properties of cannabidiol. To date, with varying levels of evidence, the following properties have been demonstrated:

  • Anticonvulsant. It is already used in children and adults with refractory epilepsies that do not respond to other treatments.

  • Analgesic. According to a study published in the European Journal of Pain , the effects it causes on the nervous system can help reduce pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis .
  • Anxiolytic . There is a study published in the journal Neurotherapeutics that supports the beneficial effects of taking doses of between 300 and 600 mg of CBD to reduce anxiety and fear.
  • Neuroprotective. There are studies, such as one conducted by Queen's University , that seem to show that it is effective in treating Parkinson 's, and there are others that link it to an improvement in Alzheimer's . However, there is still insufficient evidence.
  • Anti-nausea and anti-emetic. It has been tested in cancer patients who have nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.

Although these are the main properties, there are other studies that associate CBD consumption with improved sleep, better healing or a reduction in blood pressure. However, in all these cases further research still needs to be carried out.

Health benefits

In general, the different clinical studies that are being carried out demonstrate that it has therapeutic potential for the following pathologies:

  • Chronic pain.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Certain types of cancer.
  • Autoimmune inflammatory diseases.
  • Anxiety, stress and depression.
  • Neurological disorders.
  • Neuropsychiatric diseases.
  • Metabolic syndromes.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism.
  • Cardiovascular disorders.
  • Inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Chronic inflammatory skin diseases.


Currently, cannabidiol is available in forms such as oil, capsules, creams, shampoos, ointments, etc.
In Spain, its use and consumption is only permitted if its THC level is below 0.2% .

[SOURCE KERNPHARMA]

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