What Are The Benefits Of CBD Oil? — Herbal Musings

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CBD oil has been gaining in popularity in recent years and for good reason. CBD oil treats a variety of health issues, from epilepsy to cancer.

What Is CBD Oil?

CBD comes from the cannabis plant. It’s extracted from the resin of cannabis buds and flowers and diluted with a carrier oil such as hemp seed oil or coconut oil. Hemp plants that are legal under the Farm Bill must contain less than 0.3% THC. These hemp plants are used to create CBD oil.

CBD oil does not cause the high or euphoric sensation that is associated with marijuana. CBD or Cannabidiol is one of 104 chemical compounds, known as cannabinoids, found in the cannabis plant. It is a non-intoxicating component of the plant.

There are two main types of cannabinoids in the oil, one produced naturally in your body (endo) and the other is produced from a plant (phyto). CBD is a phytocannabinoid. Phytocannabinoids mimic endocannabinoids, so they give you a boost beyond what your body can produce.

Health Benefits

Pain relief

The oil has natural pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties, relieving stiffness and…