CBD and The Endocannabidoid System

CBD has long been used for thousands of years according to Traditional Chinese Medicine literature.  This plant dates back to the Sung Dynasty and is just one of the many herbal remedies that exist and are natural, incredibly effective, and safe. The long list of benefits and uses are just beginning to fuel further research in both Eastern and Western medicine.  Endocannabidoid System (ECS), which includes CB1 and CB2 receptors, found in the brain and the peripheral body, respectively.  Hence, its effects have been found to affect mood, emotion, immune system and the organ systems.  Its taste is bitter, slightly sweet and neutral; thus the liver, spleen and heart are affected through the body’s meridian connections.  The movement and nourishment of blood affects the mind and body on multiple levels. Inflammation is the root of disease disorders, including cancer. One of CBD’s most promising effects is in its anti-inflammatory capabilities and assists in keeping the Endocannabidoid System in balance. As any other bodily system, the ECS can be negatively affected by stressors and lifestyle.

CBD is the active ingredient derived in cannabis derived from the Hemp plant.  Hemp oil is extracted from the seeds of cannabis, high in Cannabidiol (CBD), and low in THC, the psychoactive part of marijuana. A specialized extraction process is used to yield concentrated CBD oil that also contains other nutritious material such as omega-3 fatty acids, terpenes, vitamins, chlorophyll, and amino acids.  Pure hemp cannabidiol oil can be consumed directly as a nutritional supplement.   It is rich in Omega 3s, protein, and fiber.  There are many of different types of CBD hemp oil products, including capsules, drops, and consumable edibles. Concentrated CBD hemp oil can also be infused into skin and used topically.

Benefits of CBD Oil

Decades of research indicate that cannabinoids like CBD interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), the body’s master regulator, is a complex system that contributes to a variety of biological processes like immune responses, metabolism, sleep, pain perception, mood, and appetite assisting in the body’s natural state of balance through receptors and enzymes.  Because organic hemp oil is extracted from high-CBD, low-THC cannabis, it doesn’t produce psychoactive effects the way THC does, making it a safe and legal option for all age groups and demographics.

Extracted hemp oil contains an extensive list of naturally occurring vitamins, including vitamins A, C, and E. Also present are B complex vitamins like riboflavin, thiamine, and niacin. Hemp further contains vitamins that are not sufficiently present in most modern diets, like beta carotene, helping users gain the nutrients they need to maintain health. Hemp oil is likewise a source of minerals like zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, and magnesium.

Protein in your diet is essential in the reception of amino acids, but it’s important that we obtain protein from the right sources. Eating even small amounts of red meat has been warned against by health officials. Instead, essential amino acids can be obtained through sources like hemp, which contains all 20 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids our bodies can’t make on their own.  While both omega-3 and -6 fatty acids are essential to human health, they should ideally be consumed at about a ratio of 3:1.  When viewed as a complete dietary supplement, we begin to see the value of hemp oil beyond a source of CBD. The cannabinoids in hemp oil work together to provide their balancing effects in the brain and body through both the CB1 and CB2 receptors and through the organ channel meridians.  It is no wonder how the benefits are so numerous!

CBD is incredibly beneficial in humans and pets as well.  CBD helps with not only anxiety and appetite, but also strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation, and can even fight against cancer.  Patients with gastrointestinal imbalances have benefited from this wonderful plant as well.  The multitude of health benefits are useful not only in humans but in animals as well. Veterinary practices are prescribing CBD oil for mobility and pain management.  CBD is a popular supplement subject on many animal forums on Facebook ranging from pain to appetite stimulation and various disorders, including anxiety, skin allergies, seizures, diabetes, and heart disease.  CBD has very few side effects or drug interractions in comparison to many drugs, prescribed or over-the-counter.

The number of CBD products available can be overwhelming. To maximize its wondrous effects, it is important to use organic, high quality products maximize the entire plant. “Full spectrum” CBD is refers to the whole plant, keeping all of the cannabinoids and flavonoids in the hemp plant. Carbon dioxide extraction process is an environmentally friendly way to preserve the plants medicinal properties and is non-toxic. According to the World Health Organization, naturally occurring CBD is found to be safe and well tolerated in both humans and animals with no negative public health effects.