What Are the Benefits of CBD?

CBD is quite a popular substance. This younger cousin of THC, known for not causing a high nor being addictive, has become widely available. Some people like CBD products for their cannabis taste, other use them because of the positive effects it has on them. So, what are the benefits of using CBD? Let’s find out together!

 Table of contents:

• What is CBD?
• What are the health benefits of CBD?
• CBD has benefits – Does it have drawbacks?
• The takeaway

What is CBD?

We cannot say what are the health benefits of using CBD, without explaining what CBD is. Its full name is Cannabidiol, and it is the second most common active substance in cannabis. It is also present in hemp. And, since CBD does not cause a high and hemp is legal in the US, it means that CBD is also an allowed substance.

What are the health benefits of CBD?

We have already discussed several substances on our blog, for instance comparing the benefits of HHC vs. HHC-O vs. HHC-P. However, we so far we rarely mentioned CBD, and we aim to change that. To do so, we would like to present a list of benefits of using CBD:

• Relieving anxiety – CBD has proven, in several clinical trials, that it can reduce anxiety.
• Helping with insomnia – Another great benefit of using CBD is when you struggle with sleep. No matter whether you have problems falling asleep, or sleeping through the night without waking up, CBD should help you.
• Alleviating chronic pain – There are theories that CBD can alleviate pain. This is definitely true for medical marijuana, which consists of Cannabidiol, yet further research needs to be done before it will be possible to confirm that this is the effect of CBD.
• Keeping clean – Some of the researches on CBD proved that it can make it easier to give up on addictions such as cigarettes or heroin. Since CBD is not addictive itself, this might be a good option if you finally want to quit.

As you can see, a lot of these CBD benefits are the same as the pros and cons of medical marijuana. This is so because CBD is a part of both hemp and cannabis – so it is even in regular joints.

CBD has benefits – Does it have drawbacks?

As almost everything, CBD has its pros and cons. While CBD does not cause a high nor an addiction, it still has several downsides. For example, it might cause irritation, nausea or the feeling of fatigue. Additionally, it may make your blood thinner when combined with different medicines. Thus, we strongly advise informing your physician about taking CBD before they prescribe any drugs.

The takeaway

CBD has a lot of benefits for health. It can reduce the pain, feeling of anxiety and help you sleep better at the same time. It might have some side effects, yet they are mild compared to other cannabis-derived products.

You should also take a look at our list of 5 Best Cannabis Apps You Have to Try in 2023.