CBD effect

Products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are attracting a lot of attention and are extremely popular. This is because the cannabinoid from the hemp plant has shown therapeutic benefits for various ailments and diseases in a large number of studies. This article therefore looks at the effects of CBD, possible areas of application and the difference between over-the-counter CBD products and medicinal CBD.

Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) belong to the cannabinoids from female hemp plants. The plant can produce more than 100 (phyto)cannabinoids, but only a few of these have been identified and studied in detail to date.

THC is known to be responsible for people experiencing a high after consumption. But the substance from the hemp plant can do much more. As Prescription drug can be used, among other things, for chronic Pain for the relief of Nausea and Vomiting with a Cancer therapy and to the Increase in appetite take place.

In contrast to tetrahydrocannabinol Cannabidiol is not intoxicating. Although the effect of CBD has not yet been as well studied as that of THC, the findings to date suggest that it has broad therapeutic potential.

CBD effect on complaints

After taking CBD, phytocannabinoids bind to the receptors of the body's own cannabinoid system (endocannabinoid system). This is part of the nervous system and involved in numerous physiological processes in the body such as emotions, pain perception, appetite and the sleep-wake rhythm. This is why the suspected effects are so diverse.

CBD against inflammation

One of the most important properties of CBD is its anti-inflammatory effect. In Studies showed particularly positive effects in arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. Particularly in autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, CBD appears to be able to reduce the overactive immune system and thus inhibit inflammation.

Many MS patients benefit from the prescription mouth spray Sativex which consists of equal parts CBD and THC. Studies confirm that Sativex the symptoms of MS such as Chronic pain conditions and Spasticity and improve the quality of life.

CBD for epilepsy

As Active medical ingredient in pharmaceutical quality cannabidiol can develop antiepileptic properties. In Studies on children suffering from severe forms of epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome) showed that CBD reduces the frequency of seizures could.

CBD against cancer

Both CBD and THC have shown in laboratory and animal studies that shown possible anti-cancer properties. However, both cannabinoids are No miracle cures and it is Much research still needed to understand the exact mechanisms and to derive therapies from this.

CBD for anxiety

According to current research, cannabidiol has the therapeutic potential for the acute treatment of various psychiatric disorders, such as generalized Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder social anxiety disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic Stress disorder. Only a few Studies however, have investigated the long-term administration of CBD. However, the available studies on humans suggest that CBD has an anxiolytic effect.

CBD for pain

Various studies point out that CBD has the Can change the perception of pain especially for neuropathic and inflammation-related pain. This means that CBD, compared to THC No direct pain-relieving effect owns.

CBD for sleep disorders

The cannabinoids from the cannabis plant can have a sleep-inducing effect. However, there have only been a few studies to date on whether CBD alone can help with sleep disorders. Investigations suggest that a sleep-promoting effect can be seen when people already suffer from a sleep disorder. CBD does not appear to have any influence on a healthy sleep rhythm.

CBD effect: medicinal CBD and CBD oils

When it comes to CBD oil and its effects, information from study results is often used to underpin the broad spectrum of effects of CBD. However, the fact is that the Study results not transferable one-to-one to CBD products are. CBD products are not used in research. Because these have no pharmaceutical quality and become not produced in a standardized way.

Depending on Starting material and Manufacturing process can purchase the freely available products in their Quality can vary considerably. The CBD content and the Amount of other ingredients fluctuate. Researchers use a CBD extract that is extracted from THC-rich cannabis.

The plants are grown under strictly controlled conditions, whereas hemp or industrial hemp is not grown under these conditions. Furthermore, only CBD as a pure substance or synthetic CBD is used. This makes it possible to determine an exact dosage. This means that the test subjects always take exactly the same amount of active ingredient.

Differences in dosage

One drop of CBD oil is approximately 0.02 to 0.03 ml. If we assume the smallest amount, one drop contains 10ml bottle about 200 drops. If the oil now contains 1,000mg CBD, one drop contains approximately 2.2mg CBD. The maximum daily dose of six drops should not be exceeded, so the maximum daily amount is 13.2mg.

In research and medicine, CBD medicines are dosed much higher. For example, epilepsy patients can be prescribed 20mg per kilogram of body weight per day. If an adult weighs 70 kg, for example, this corresponds to a dose of 1,400 mg. This is more than 100 times higher than when using a freely available CBD oil.

You will find more detailed information and a list of questions on the topic CBD dosage and application - from experts for those who want to become experts.

Do CBD drops have an effect?

Just because the study situation is not yet clear and CBD products are not comparable with medical cannabidiol does not mean that CBD oil cannot develop any effects.

The majority of users have positive experiences with CBD oils and use the extract from hemp for ailments such as Stress, Restlessness, Fears, Problems falling asleep, Inflammations and with Skin problems in.

There should always be a High-quality oil with cannabidiol a full spectrum oil, if possible, which contains other ingredients from hemp such as Cannabinoids such as CBG, Terpenes and Flavonoids (secondary plant substances), as these can complement each other in their effects. Cannabis researchers refer to this as den Entourage effect.

ALPINOLS Author: Alexandra Latour

After ten years as a freelance author for renowned health portals and online magazines, she took over Alexandra In 2017, Latour became deputy editor-in-chief of Leafly Germany, one of the best-known information portals on the subject of medicinal cannabis. After closing the German branch of Leafly, she continued to work as a medical editor and consultant in the cannabis and CBD industry and, as editor-in-chief of an agency, took over the quality control of high-quality content on the topics of medical cannabis and CBD.