Cannabidiol, one of the oils extracted from the cannabis plant. Scientific studies have proven the medicinal and recreational benefits of CBD without causing the side effects and psychoactive effects of THC.
How does CBD work?
CBD acts on the cannabinoid receptors that are part of our nervous system.
Cannabidiol has the ability to influence not only the cannabinoid receptor systems of the nervous system but also other types of receptors.
Receptor systems in the brain
The brain contains large numbers of neurons interconnected by neural network systems through which they communicate with each other, releasing messengers known as neurotransmitters.
Neurons contain multiple neurotransmitter receptors, allowing them to respond to some but not others. Their sensitivity depends on whether or not they contain a receptor tuned to that transmitter.
Brain receptors are not only sensitive to neurotransmitters naturally produced within the brain, but also to chemical messengers such as plant cannabinoids such as THC or CBD.
This is how ingesting or inhaling the compounds produced by the cannabis plant enter the body and travel to the brain, stimulating its activity and causing cannabinoid receptor neurons to interact with each other, increasing the feeling of well-being.
What is the endocannabinoid system (ECS)?
This system of endogenous cannabinoid receptors, SEC, is located in the brain, from where it sends messages to the entire organism, through the nervous system.
Our SEC is responsible of our physiological and nervous processes, such as pain, appetite and mood, depression, panic, sleep disorders, among others.
Why CBD and not THC?
Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, another of the main ingredients of cannabis, It is addictive and its side effects are psychoactive and hallucinogensFor this reason, it is not used for therapies unless the patient requires it.
He CBD is excellent for medicinal use and unlike THC, CBD does not cause psychotic effects, being recommended for the treatment of some diseases in addition to being non-toxic.
CBD has effects on many receptor systems different. Yet, it doesn't interact with two of the classic receptors. This partly explains why, unlike THC, CBD isn't intoxicating.
Therapeutic benefits of CBD
CBD has a wide variety of therapeutic applications that have already been tested in humans. Their effectiveness in treating disorders in animals is currently being evaluated.
Several clinical trials prove the Efficacy of CBD in patients with epilepsy, and has already been shown to be able to treat certain types of treatment-resistant and childhood epilepsy.
Other evidence has shown that CBD has neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic properties and effectiveness in the treatment of.
CBD may also interact with dopamine receptors, which regulate behavior and cognitive development, depression, anxiety, addiction, and motivation.
Other qualities of CBD, according to studies carried out in important laboratories, is the effectiveness of this cannabis compound to prevent the progression of immune system diseases through its regulatory effect.
Understanding the neurological and systemic effects of CBD can be complicated; understanding exactly how the nervous system works is already quite complex due to the wide variety of receptors and their response to each neurotransmitter.
The studies and trials continue with the firm intention that this same complexity will provide them with the key to How CBD interacts with our neurons and all the benefits it can offer as a therapeutic agent.
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