We all want a magic formula in our lives that can wipe away all our problems. Or, we can say that we need a magic bullet that can dodge away from all our health issues with a kick.
Our lifestyle is changing at a tremendous rate, and it is becoming unhealthy with every passing day.
Skin issues like acne, bone issues like knee pain, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are the new age ‘common.’ These problems have become a daily part of our lives.
We all want a ‘magic potion’ in our lives that can help with all our worries. In this hectic lifestyle, we don’t have time to treat every issue one by one. So, the demand for products that can act as a ‘one-stop solution’ is ever-increasing.
But the question is whether such a product exists in the real world? There are various products in the online and offline world claiming to help with these common health issues.
But, the essential factor to be considered is what is the best product with no or minimum side effects. People are trying new ways to keep them healthy, and one of these new trendy ways is cannabis oil.
What Is Cannabis Oil?
Cannabis oils are cannabis plant extracts. They contain a mix of chemicals that varies depending on the plants from which the oil comes. CBD oil, a popular type of cannabis oil, is known for its potential health benefits, which include relief from pain and anxiety.
The plant’s therapeutic benefits have been prevalent for over three thousand years. These plants were most likely used as medicine in China before that.
The cannabis plant contains several cannabinoid chemicals. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, are the most crucial ingredients in cannabis plants. The ratio of CBD and THC differs according to the plant from which we extract them.
For example, oil from hemp plants is rich in CBD, and the oil from skunk plants is rich in THC. Both substances work by interacting with the body’s natural cannabinoid receptors. These receptors play a crucial role in several functions such as memory, pain, hunger, etc.
Can cannabis oil make you high? Hemp has insufficient quantities of THC. Because the extracts from these plants are mostly cannabidiol, they won’t make you high. So, the answer to this question is that it is dependent on the amount of THC present in the oil.
The Legality of Cannabis Oil
The legality of cannabis oil depends entirely on the legislation of your state. Cannabis oil is one of those types of cannabis that are now permitted to sell in Canada through provincial and territorial licensed retailers.
Other legal products in Canada are dried cannabis, cannabis plants, and cannabis seeds. Cannabis oil is a schedule 1 prohibited drug in the United States. It may only be present in states where cannabis is allowed.
Cannabis oil is legal in the United Kingdom. In high-street retailers, cannabis plant extracts (also known as hemp or CBD oils) are accessible.
But, there is a condition that the THC content must be less than 0.2 percent. So, before using or buying cannabis oil, make sure that you go through your national or provincial legislation to avoid getting into any illegal activity.
How Cannabis Oil Can Be Your Magic Bullet This 2022
Some of the benefits of cannabis oil because of which it can be your magic bullet in 2022 are-
1. Provides Relief In Anxiety
Cannabis oil can be efficient in helping you to overcome anxiety and mood disorders. It aids in improving mood by altering the interaction between your brain and serotonin. Interactions with serotonin affect your mood because it relates to mental wellness.
According to one study, a 600mg dosage of CBD helped persons with social anxiety give fluent speech.
Other studies have revealed that cannabis oil may assist in lowering pressure by reducing stress. It can also help relieve post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and encourage sleep in insomnia.
2. Help In Quitting Smoking And Managing Withdrawal Symptoms
A pilot study conducted in 2013 revealed that smokers who took cannabis oil inhalers smoked fewer cigarettes. They no longer crave nicotine. It implies that cannabis oil may aid in the cessation of smoking.
Cannabis oil has soothing effects, and hence, it helps reduce the cravings of smokers. These conclusions come from small studies, so we cannot confirm it 100%. More research and analysis can prove the role of cannabis oil in quitting smoking.
3. Helps In Pain And Inflammation
Few pieces of research have shown that cannabis oil can be effective in helping with pain and inflammation.
A few experiments reduced chronic pain and sharp itchy sensations in the aching part. There are various cannabis oil products such as sprays, creams, gels, etc.
These can be applied externally to the painful body part and can help in reducing painful sensations. There is no concrete evidence regarding any side effects of using cannabis oil in pain.
4. Helpful In Treating Epilepsy
Cannabidiol (Epidiolex) was the first FDA-approved cannabis oil-containing medicine. It was introduced on the market in 2018 to treat two types of epilepsy: Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
The FDA has authorized the medication for kids as young as two years old. It is more effective than a placebo in lowering the incidence of seizures in several studies.
5. Helpful With Managing Symptoms Of Cancer And Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy leads to various symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Cannabis oil may manage these symptoms.
The FDA has authorized three cannabis-related medications to assist people with AIDS to manage their symptoms and enhance their appetite. However, some research suggests that cannabis oil might help shrink tumors and slow the spread of malignant cells in skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and other cancers.
More human clinical studies, like with other research areas, are needed to fully understand the impact of cannabis oil on various types of cancer.
Conclusion
You can use cannabis oil in several ways. You can mix a few drops of cannabis oil into creams or gels if you use it as topicals.
You can take it as capsules if you are looking for some oral option. You can also mix a few drops of cannabis oil in your favorite recipe to have it with a twist.
There are also some cannabis oil-based nasal sprays available in the market. The mode of using cannabis oil can vary from person to person because of the convenience and availability of the product.
The final words would be that cannabis oil can be an effective option for helping with many problems if used in proper dosage.
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Chibueze Uchegbu is a certified medical physiologist with a great passion for healthy living.
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