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Natural pain relief or anti-inflammatory properties

People commonly use prescription or over-the-counter drugs to relieve pain and stiffness, including chronic pain.

 

Some people feel that CBD offers a more natural way to lower pain. A study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine found that CBD significantly reduced chronic inflammation and pain in some mice and rats.

 

The researchers suggest that the non-psychoactive compounds in marijuana, such as CBD, could be a new treatment for chronic pain.

 

CBD is already in use for some conditions that cause chronic pain, such as multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia.

Potential Health Benefits

Because of the way that CBD acts in the body, it has many potential uses. CBD oil is taken orally, rubbed on the skin, and sometimes inhaled through vapor or used intravenously to produce its effects.

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What is CBD?

Cannabidiol or CBD is a non-intoxicating can -nabinoid produced by certain types of Cannabis plants. CBD interacts with endocannabinoid receptors ( CB2) that are broadly distributed throughout human tissues and organs, meaning CBD has tremendous therapeutic potential:

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"CBD acts in some experimental models as an anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, anti-oxidant, anti-emetic, anxiolytic and anti psychotic agent, and is therefore a potential medicine for the treatment of neuroinflammation, epilepsy, oxi­dative injury, vomiting and nausea, anxiety and schizophrenia, respectively." - Fernandez Ruiz et al. 2013


Austins Answer uses a full spectrum, whole plant supercritical CO2 extraction method, meaning we produce solvent free CBD oils that contain not only CBD, but also low quantities of other naturally occurring phytochemicals. Interestingly, research demonstrates that CBD delivered in whole plant extract is more effec­tive at reducing pain and inflammation, com­pared to equal doses of purified CBD.

Why use CBD?

CBD oil can be taken as a general wellness supplement, but may help with specific issues such as:

  • chronic pain

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • osteoarthritis

  • anxiety

  • Insomnia

  • epilepsy

  • multiple sclerosis

  • Parkinsons' disease

  • post traumatic stress disorder

  • migraines

  • schizophrenia

  • addiction

  • depression

  • Crohn's disease

  • ulcerative colitis

  • chronic traumatic encephalopathy

  • psoriasis

About CBD

What Is Hemp?

Hemp is a type of Cannabis sativa that is legally defined in the USA as having below 0.3% THC. This includes plant types that have been selectively bred for fiber and seed production, but also types that have been bred for high CBD production. Austins Answer cultivates and actively breeds a wide variety of hemp genetics, allowing us to select only the best lineages, which show innate resistance to pests, and yield the finest CBD oils.


Hemp oil vs CBD oil?

 

Keep in mind that hemp seeds also produce a nutritious oil that is sold in many stores, but do not contain CBD. CBD oil is extracted from un­pollenated flowers that do not contain seeds.

 

What are the various ways to consume CBD?

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The most common way to use CBD oil is through tinctures. This comes as an oil in a dropper bottle and is taken sublingually under the tongue. Other forms include soft gels, capsules, vaporizers, edibles and more.

Health Benefits
Potential side effects and health risks

Many small-scale studies have looked into the safety of CBD in adults and found that it is well tolerated across a wide dose range.

 

There have been no significant central nervous system side effects, or effects on vital signs or mood among people who use it either slightly or heavily.

 

The most common side effect noted is tiredness. Some people have noticed diarrhea and changes in appetite or weight.

 

There are still very little long-term safety data, and tests have not been carried out on children as of yet.

 

As with any new or alternative treatment option, a patient should discuss CBD with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using it.

There is some promising evidence that CBD use may help people to quit smoking. A pilot study posted to Addictive Behaviors found that smokers who used an inhaler containing the compound CBD smoked fewer cigarettes but did not have any additional craving for nicotine.

 

Another similar study posted to Neurotherapeutics found that CBD may be a promising substance for people who abuse opioids.

 

Researchers noted that some symptoms experienced by patients with substance use disorders may be reduced by CBD. These include anxiety, mood symptoms, pain, and insomnia.

 

These are early findings, but they suggest that CBD may be used to avoid or reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Quitting  smoking and drug withdrawals

Epilepsy and other mental health disorders

CBD is also being studied for its possible role in treating epilepsy and neuropsychiatric disorders.

 

A review posted to Epilepsia noted that CBD has anti-seizure properties and a low risk of side effects for people with epilepsy.

 

Studies into CBD's effect on neurological disorders suggest that it may help to treat many of the disorders that are linked to epilepsy, such as neurodegeneration, neuronal injury, and psychiatric diseases.

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Another study posted to Current Pharmaceutical Design found that CBD may have similar effects to certain antipsychotic drugs, and that it may be safe and effective in treating patients with schizophrenia.

 

More research is needed to understand how this works, however.

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