Cannabis

cannabis

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Main active constituents

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid component of cannabis. It is one of at least 113 cannabinoids identified in hemp plants.

Vitamins: D, E, B1, B2 and B3.

Minerals: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc and Manganese.

Physiological Effects

Benefits of CBD

Childhood Epilepsy

CBD has been touted for a wide variety of health issues, but the strongest scientific evidence is for its effectiveness in treating some of the cruelest childhood epilepsy syndromes, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), which typically don’t respond to antiseizure medications. In numerous studies, CBD was able to reduce the number of seizures, and in some cases it was able to stop them altogether. Videos of the effects of CBD on these children and their seizures are readily available on the Internet for viewing, and they are quite striking. Recently the FDA approved the first ever cannabis-derived medicine for these conditions, Epidiolex, which contains CBD.

Sleep Support

CBD is commonly used to address anxiety, and for patients who suffer through the misery of insomnia, studies suggest that CBD may help with both falling asleep and staying asleep.

Chronic Pain

CBD may offer an option for treating different types of chronic pain. A study from the European Journal of Pain showed, using an animal model, CBD applied on the skin could help lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Another study demonstrated the mechanism by which CBD inhibits inflammatory and neuropathic pain, two of the most difficult types of chronic pain to treat.

Endometriosis

CBD mimics endocannabinoids, natural molecules that act on the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which maintains homeostasis in the body. ECS receptors, in turn, are found throughout the human body. The ECS participates in a wide variety of processes, including pain, stress, sleep, metabolism, immune function and reproduction.

Both the uterus and ovaries have highly expressed cannabinoid receptors. Some researchers even think cannabis could slow the growth of endometrial tissue.

Contraindications/Precautions

Side effects of consuming CBD

The potential toxic effects of CBD have been extensively reviewed. In general, CBD has been found to have relatively low toxicity, although not all potential effects have been explored. The following are some of the relevant findings to date from in vitro and animal studies:

• CBD affects growth of tumoral cell lines, but has no effect in most nontumor cells. However, a pro-apoptotic effect has been observed in lymphocytes.

• It has no effect on embryonic development (limited research) • Evidence on potential hormonal changes is mixed, with some evidence of possible effects and other studies suggesting no effect, depending on the method used and the particular hormone • It has no effect on a wide range of physiological and biochemical parameters or significant effects on animal behavior unless extremely high doses are administered (e.g., in excess of 150 mg/kg iv as an acute dose or in excess of 30 mg/kg orally daily for 90 days in monkeys)

• Effects on the immune system are unclear; there is evidence of immune suppression at higher concentrations, but immune stimulation may occur at lower concentrations. • There is potential for CBD to be associated with drug interactions through inhibition of some cytochrome P450 enzymes, but it is not yet clear whether these effects occur at physiological concentrations.

Adverse Reactions in Humans As noted above, CBD does not produce the effects that are typically seen with cannabinoids such as THC. Across a number of controlled and open label trials CBD of the potential therapeutic effects of CBD it is generally well.

Side effects of taking cannabis products that contain THC may include:

Drowsiness, restlessness, paranoia, feeling hungry, short-term memory loss, euphoria (feeling very happy or excited), trouble focusing, changes in your blood pressure, faster heart rate, confusion, nausea, vomiting, flushing (when your skin becomes red or warm).

Disclaimer

This information is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.