CBD has been around for some time now. Alternately a miracle product, a virtuous substitute for cannabis or a substance not well enough known to scientists, you can find all the opinions and comments concerning it. And many of them report its positive effects on certain conditions, as varied as epilepsy or anxiety. But what about the facts?
First of all, let's start at the beginning. Cannabidiol is a substance found in cannabis. But unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is illegal in France, it has no psychoactive effects or hallucinogenic. CBD also observes a THC level below the 0.2% allowed by law , which explains why it is often found in commerce or in specialized shops.
On its site, however, the government recalls that the cultivation and consumption of cannabis remains prohibited, as well as the use of hemp flower or leaf . The production and sale of CBD are therefore strictly regulated for industry and commerce :“only seeds and fibers can be used” , for example.
Today, cannabidiol is quite easy to find, especially in e-liquid refills electronic cigarettes. You can also find CBD oil, capsules, tea or CBD beauty products.
The least we can say is that brands have not waited to seize this substance and surf on the effect of fashion . These describe the effects of CBD and emphasize the difference with the recreational use that is usually associated with cannabis. The legal vagueness as for the use of this molecule favors the multiplication of specialized shops.
Exactly, here is what is stipulated by the authorities regarding the use of CBD in the medical field:
“In France, the only products containing tetrahydrocannabinols and CBD that can claim therapeutic claims are drugs authorized by the ANSM or the European Commission ".
Aches, headaches, painful periods, epilepsy, pain due to multiple sclerosis , so many ailments on which CBD has an often positive effect according to several studies , some sources even mentioning their role in fighting antibiotic resistance . There is still a lack of scientific research to support these hypotheses over time, but the testimonials collected are mostly positive .
In terms of effects on anxiety and other manifestations of stress , CBD also appears relatively often in the solutions presented. What should we think ? The studies carried out so far, as well as the results observed, have for the most part been carried out on CBD oil .
Anxiety disorders can be numerous and disabling for those who suffer from them:social phobia, restless sleep, pain and other muscle tension, irritability … For its part, CBD acts on receptors of the nervous system and the secretion of serotonin in a process that scientists are still struggling to explain.
But animal studies have so far provided evidence that CBD acts virtuously on generalized anxiety disorder , via the observation of a drop in heart rate for example. CBD has also been shown to reduce post-traumatic stress and social anxiety (like public speaking) via human research work.
On the other hand, a 2017 study did not find enough conclusive effects regarding depression – further research being necessary. In any case, these results remain encouraging , and will be put into perspective with new studies on humans , which many scientists agree.
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