Studies on cannabinoid anticonvulsant activity began in 1975, when Cannabidiol (CBD), and four CBD derivatives, (CBD-aldehyde-diacetate, 6-oxo-CBD-diacetate, 6-hydroxy-CBD-tri-acetate and 9-hydroxy-CBD-triacetate) were shown to protect against maximal electroshock convulsions in mice. Now it is given to children who suffer from epilepsy and adults who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease. CBD...
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of of multiple cannabinoids that are found in Cannabis. Our bodies have a system within it called the Endocannabioid System (ECS). The ECS has multiple receptors called CB1 and CB2. Those receptors are found in all of our organs, except in the Thalamus and Brainstem...
Cannabidiol (CBD) is known for its anti-inflammatory and for its non-psychoactive properties. Research has shown that this compound interacts with extra-cannabinoid system receptor sites, like the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG) also known as the glitazone receptor. These receptors are found in adipose tissue, colon and macrophages. PPARG regulates fatty acid storage...
In a study done this past summer by The Journal of Clinical Insight in England, 9 men were given 600mg of CBD or placebo. In one dose the participants who received the CBD had lowered their resting systolic blood pressure by 6mmHg and reduced stroke volume by 8ml compared to...
Copied from Popsugar.com It wasn’t normal. If you’ve ever heard someone tell you “I didn’t know how healthy and good I could feel until I started (insert any diet tip or lifestyle change here)” — maybe someone you know cut out junk food and didn’t realize they felt like...
A survey of 2400 people done on CBD usage by Brightfield Group and HelloMD shows that more women than men were more likely to use CBD products and stop taking medications, like Tylenol or Vicodin. Men, on the other hand, were more likely to use THC-dominated products. 80% of...
Published in June, High Times listed some medical uses for CBD oil that the average person may not have heard about. #1-Cigarette Addiction. In a controlled study, 24 smokers were give an inhaler of CBD oil or a placebo. In a week the patients who were given the placebo say...