If we hear the word 'marijuana' (also known as ‘cannabis’), probably the first thing that comes to our mind is drugs. Narcotics are often associated with side effects that can damage the body, even cause death, if consumed continuously. However, different from the drugs that can damage the body, Cannabidiol oil (CBD oil) or often called 'cannabis oil' is a natural medicine that is often used to treat various diseases.
Cannabis or marijuana plants, Cannabis sativa, contain chemical compounds cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is a psychoactive element that can provide a 'high' sensation for those who consume it. However, unlike THC, CBD is claimed to have no psychoactive elements and is safe to consume.
CBD oil has many health benefits, including as pain reliever, as anti-inflammatory drug, reduce depression and anxiety, relieve cancer-related symptoms, and maintain heart health by lowering the blood pressure. CBD oil is also known to treat epilepsy. Epidiolex, a drug containing CBD, has been approved by the FDA to help treat epilepsy.
In addition to body health, the CBD is also known to have benefits for your beauty. In 2014, it was discovered in a study that CBD can help reduce sebum production in the face, so the risk of developing acne is also lower. Although there have been many studies that have proven the efficacy of CBD oil, it is still illegal in several countries, including Indonesia.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):
- Healthline - 7 Benefits and Uses of CBD Oil (Plus Side Effects) (2018). https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-benefits, December 18, 2018.
- Medical News Today - Everything you need to know about CBD oil (2018). https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php, December 18, 2018.