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Newly Discovered Medical Applications for CBD Oil

Michael Gellert

If you are pro-cannabis or not, you can’t deny that CBD oil, which is derived from the marijuana-hemp plant, has become a popular supplement to take for improving your health. But, if you are not familiar with CBD oil’s benefits, then this is for you. Not only has it become a popular supplement, but it’s also proving to be a viable medicine for an array of symptoms and conditions.

Let’s dive into the most popular medical applications of cannabinoids (CBD) that are advancing patient care today.

Epidiolex is a CBD-Derived Medicine for Epilepsy Patients

A big change in how we perceive cannabis as medicine came when a CBD-derived medication called Epidiolex was approved in 2018 by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It was approved as a treatment for Dravet Syndrome, an especially debilitating form of epilepsy. GW Pharmaceuticals participated in years of clinical studies, which concluded that CBD oil significantly reduces a seizure’s intensity and duration.

This is welcomed news for patients and their families because traditional epilepsy medications often have debilitating side effects. They can make you groggy and sleepy for hours or even days after use. Long-term epilepsy patients report experiencing anxiety and depression that they attribute to these medications. CBD and cannabis-based medications have no negative side effects, other than inducing an appetite, and patients maintain a high-quality lifestyle, with diminished seizures.

According to board-certified Epilepsy doctors, CBD oil is an effective alternative treatment for Epilepsy and seizures, in certain patients. Although many positive uses for cannabinoids are becoming available, they are not a substitute for traditional medications or proper care by a physician.

Now, patients and board-certified physicians can supplement traditional seizure medicines with Epidiolex legally. Because the FDA has approved it, most national insurance carriers will cover the cost of treatments and the medication.

CBD Oil as an Anti-Inflammatory Medication

Using cannabinoids (CBD) as an anti-inflammatory medication goes back hundreds of years. We’ve known that CBD is natural, an anti-inflammatory compound, but have only recently used it as medicine. Since 30 states within America have legalized cannabis, there have been numerous studies conducted showing CBD’s ability to reduce tissue and joint inflammation.

The way CBD reduces inflammation and joint pain is interesting and informative. CBD works on a molecular level by interacting with the endocannabinoid system that all people naturally have. This system is charged with governing how cells, the immune system, and organs function. It also controls our body’s response to injury or diseases. So, CBD can literally change the way your body reacts and, instead of swelling up and producing inflamed tissue, the body reduces this response and heals faster. In fact, patients suffering from arthritis are benefiting from regular CBD oil dosage for pain associated with joint inflammation in 2019.

Medical Cannabis and CBD Oil for Intense Anxiety

The next big advancement in patient care from using CBD oil and medical cannabis is to treat intense anxiety. Through medical marijuana reform that swept the nation in recent years, pro-cannabis doctors are proving that CBD oil can reduce anxiety significantly. It’s no secret that cannabis, whether recreational or medical, has a psychoactive effect. However, CBD offers all the health benefits without being intoxicating. Recent studies confirm that using THC and CBD in a regulated treatment plan can drastically reduce anxiety and panic attacks.

According to top medical marijuana doctors in Jacksonville, “patients diagnosed with any type of generalized anxiety disorder can benefit from CBD and medical cannabis.” The reason CBD works to reduce anxiety is 3-fold.

  • First, it works systematically to regulate the natural chemical balance within the brain, which produces a more stabilized emotion.
  • Second, unlike traditional medications, CBD maintains its effects over the long-term, with regular doses, without the risk of addiction.
  • Third, when CBD and THC are used in combination and under the supervision of a qualified cannabis doctor, the results can be remarkable because THC can be recommended as a “rescue” for acute and intense anxiety attacks. Patients report taking CBD and THC at the onset of anxiety, and they can feel relief within minutes. The psychoactive effects from THC can rescue someone from a panic attack quickly, by decreasing their stress and anxiety. In most cases, small doses work well and can be increased as needed, without any risk of overdose.

Conclusion

Last year was filled with the medical exploration into marijuana, and specifically CBD’s ability to treat symptoms of illness. Reliable agencies like the National Institute of Health, Washington State University, and the National Library of Medicine, plan more studies to find supporting scientific information about the future of cannabinoids (CBD) as medicine.