Studies such as the one completed by the research team at the University of Western Australia have caught the attention of millions of consumers around the globe. Over the past several years, the hemp market has expanded to include products derived from minor cannabinoids, with CBN being one of the most popular. CBD American Shaman…
Cannabidiol has been used as a natural remedy for many common ailments. CBD, also known as Cannabidiol, is one of the over 100 chemical compounds that are known as cannabinoids. They are found in Cannabis Sativa, which is from the cannabis plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the main psychoactive cannabinoid that can be found in…
Although cannabidiol — better known as CBD — may help patients with arthritis alleviate their pain, insomnia and anxiety, there have been no rigorous clinical studies to confirm these effects, and the product should never be used to replace DMARDs that prevent permanent joint damage, according to guidance from the Arthritis Foundation. “While CBD is controversial and…
Is the public using cannabidiol (CBD) to treat diagnosable conditions that have evidence-based therapies? In this 2020 case series of 376 posts on a CBD forum on Reddit, most users reported taking CBD as a therapeutic for diagnosable conditions, including mental health, cardiological, dermatological, gastroenterological, ophthalmological, oral health, and sexual health conditions, many of which…
Cannabidiol may help reduce emotional exhaustion and burnout symptoms among frontline health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. “Cannabidiol (CBD) is a nonpsychotomimetic phytocannabinoid with a favorable safety and tolerability profile,” José Alexandre S. Crippa, PhD, of the department of neuroscience and behavior at Ribeirão…
For thousands of years, cannabis has been used to treat many conditions and ailments. The plant’s diverse uses are being recognized again today. Pain management is one of the most popular reasons for medical cannabis use in countries that have a legal framework. Research has shown that the incidence of low back pain in primary…
Use of a cannabidiol sublingual product may reduce severe anxiety and anxiety-related symptoms, according to a presentation at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference. “This is the very first study looking at a whole plant, [high CBD], full-spectrum product in patients with moderate to severe anxiety,” Staci Gruber, PhD, director of Marijuana Investigations for…
CBD oil is legal in all 50 US states. It can be used to treat a variety of ocular or systemic conditions. Robert Reed Jr., OD spoke here at Optometry’s Meeting. Reed stated that CBD oil is made by the body. CBD oil is the plant-based component. It is produced by us: It has a…