CBD: An Explanation of Hemp Oil and the Potential Health Benefits of this Fascinating Product
CBD is a substance found in varying amounts in all cannabis plants. Studies on CBD are relatively new, but the health implications are fascinating.
CBD (cannabidiol) is the substance extracted from specific varieties of cannabis plants we know as hemp. CBD typically represents around 40 percent of hemp extract. Because CBD is extracted from cannabis plants, many people find the subject a bit confusing.
You may need to know that CBD is not psychogenic, meaning your consciousness is not altered in any way from the extract and you cannot get "high" from CBD; it just isn't possible. THC is the psychoactive compound responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis. CBD from hemp oil contains no THC, but appears to have an abundance of potential health benefits.
CBD From Natural Hemp
Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) is a plant that grows quite rapidly and is typically 6-12 feet tall. Because these plants have naturally low THC levels, they are legal to grow and the products, including CBD oil, are legal to sell and to purchase.
How CBD is Extracted from Hemp
To extract oil from the hemp plant, a strain that is naturally high in CBD is selected, grown and cultivated. Typically the entire plant is used for the extraction process. The CBD is extracted with alcohol or with CO2, very similar to the extraction used for other essential oils. Depending on the manufacturer, the resulting oils are diluted to accommodate different strengths of oil concentrations. Some oils are then flavored to make them more palatable.
CO2 extraction is the most gentle approach to extracting CBD from the hemp plant and may retain more of the products beneficial qualities.
An Abundance of Available CBD Products
Cannabidiol (CBD) products are legal in all states, and it is not difficult to find an abundance of products. It is important to purchase CBD products from a reputable source. You have a variety of products options. Some of those products include:
• Tinctures
• Topical creams and ointments
• Edibles, in the form of baked goods or candy
• Vape liquids (some vape liquids can be ingested, but some ingestable liquids cannot be vaped)
The Many Benefits of CBD
CBD has become an increasingly popular dietary supplement and has shown promise in treating many forms of anxiety because of its calming effects. CBD is also proving to be beneficial in helping people cope with inflammation and pain.
Animal studies show that CBD can stop nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, and may also be beneficial to those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia because of its ability to prevent the accumulation of amyloid beta plaques, one of the biomarkers of Alzheimer's. CBD may offer other health benefits as well. Some of those benefits include:
• Alleviates the redness and swelling of psoriasis
• Cannabinoids may slow the growth of tumors
• Relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis
• Helps with sleep disorders and insomnia
• Reduces dependence on nicotine
Your Endocannabinoid System
You may not know this, but your body has an endocannabinoid system. That is one of the main reasons CBD could be so effective and beneficial to your health.
Your body naturally produces cannabinoids. The cannabinoids produced in your body are called endocannabinoids. Your endocannabinoid system is complicated network of messengers and receptors. These messengers and receptors work together to create a response within your brain and regulate many of your bodily functions. Some of these functions include:
• Immune function
• Pain perception
• Cardiovascular function
• Sleep regulation
• Memory and learning
• Neuroprotection and movement
• Appetite, digestion and metabolism
• Temperature regulation.
Exogenous cannabinoids are the cannabinoids that originate from outside your body, such as CBD. Exogenous cannabinoids are not broken down as quickly as endocannabinoids, so they have a stronger, longer-lasting effect. The therapeutic benefits of CBD are based on animal studies. There have not been many studies on humans, therefore no medical claims can be made at this time. CBD is viewed as a dietary supplement, not as a medical treatment.
Your endocannabinoid system is vital to your overall health and well-being. CBD supplements work with your endocannabinoid system and appear to offer plenty of health benefits. The studies on CBD and your endocannabinoid system are relatively new, but the health implications are fascinating.
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herb.co/marijuana/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cbd
healthyhempoil.com/cannabidiol/
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Ocado becomes first British online supermarket to sell cannabis oil infused spring water
Love Hemp Water, the first functional spring water in Europe to be infused with cannabis oil, has launched today in Ocado.
The CBD hemp infused water is available from Ocado in 500ml and 1.5-litre bottles as both singles and multipacks. The 500ml bottles cost £1.29 while an 8 pack of 1.5L costs £11.99.
The number of people using cannabidiol (CBD) oil in Britain has rocketed from 125,000 to 250,000 in the past 12 months, according to the Cannabis Trades Association UK.
Tony Calamita, co-founder of Love Hemp Water, said: “There’s a growing understanding of the wide-ranging benefits of cannabis oil to health and well-being which is why we have launched the first every day hemp water product.
“Each 500ml bottle of Love Hemp is sugar-free and contains 2mg of natural hemp extract. It tastes great and is naturally hydrating. We’re proud to be starting a hemp water revolution."
Love Hemp Water recently featured on ITV’s Gone To Pot: American Road Trip.
A spokesperson for Ocado said: “This is one of the most interesting new products we have seen.”
Cannabis oil has been subject to extensive scientific studies, most recently by the World Health Organisation, where it was found to offer a wide variety of health benefits.
The WHO report revealed that CBD oils – completely natural supplements sourced from low-level THC Cannabis Sativa hemp – have benefits for Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, pain, anxiety, depression, cancer and diabetic complications. The full WHO report can be seen here.
About Love Hemp Water
Love Hemp Water is the first CBD hemp infused spring water in Europe;
Hemp was the first plant processed and used by humans over 12,000 years ago, producing over 10 tons of product per acre per year;
The brand’s phytocannabinoid rich hemp extract is THC free, meaning it has no psychoactive properties;
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a botanical extract of the hemp plant. It is made by pressing hemp leaves and flowers;
Love Hemp Water is packed at a BRC accredited spring water manufacturer in the UK;
Love Hemp Water is available in two sizes: 500ml and 1.5 litre.
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Hemp Accessories
Get to know hemp, the hardworking, highly fashionable and habitat friendly fiber grown without herbicides and minimal pesticides.
In recent decades hemp has evolved from a coarse-grained textile material into a soft, yet durable fabric. Hemp products easily transition from the fashion runway to the classroom.
For style with environmental awareness hemp bracelets, belts, totes and purses are accessories that are sure to measure up to your expectations. For eco-friendly products with built-in function with a dash of attitude hemp backpacks, wallets and duffel bags are up to the task, and come in a wide variety of colors.
A product that is ecologically sound, functional, long lasting and that displays today’s current styling, deserves a favorable response from the consumer.
And when it’s time to say goodbye to your favorite hemp purse, fanny pack or gym bag, don’t fret because hemp is biodegradable and won’t contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The thoughtful cultivation and manufacture of hemp into a product that satisfies aesthetic tastes, in addition to a functional design, provides an increasingly growing environmental conscious consumer with a viable option.