What is CBD oil?
There are many levels of compounds found in the natural cannabis or hemp plant. How people grow the plant affects levels of CBD. Most CBD oil derives from industrial hemp, which usually has a higher CBD content than marijuana which has a higher level of THC.
Manufacturers of CBD use different ways to extract the compound from Hemp. The extract compound is then added to a carrier oil and called cannabidoil.
It is best to talk to your doctor before using CBD oil. CBD comes in many different strengths, and people use it in various ways.
What are the Benefits?
For thousands of years people have used CBD to treat various types of pain, however the medical community has only began recently to explore it again.
Here are some of the other possible benefits of Cannabidiol:
Arthritis pain
It eases arthritis pain.
A study in a European Journal used a rodent to see if CBD could help people who had arthritis manage their pain. Scientist applied a topical gel containing CBD to rats with arthritis for four days.
The scientist noticed a significant drop in pain and inflammation, with no additional side effects.
