Cannabidiol CBD is a substance extracted from the marijuana plant, called Cannabis sativa, which acts on the central nervous system, being useful in the treatment of psychiatric or neurodegenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy or anxiety.
This substance does not produce psychotropic effects, but does not contain THC, which is another component of marijuana that excludes hallucinogenic action. The World Health Organization says it is well tolerated and seemingly safe, and has always been found to have been used for recreational purposes, which has caused public health problems.
- Currently.
- Many Latin American countries such as Mexico.
- Uruguay.
- Peru.
- Colombia and Argentina have been able to market and use CBD for medicinal purposes.
- However.
- Ideally medical advice will be used.
- But its effects do not yet have sufficient scientific evidence.
Cannabidiol is used to treat a variety of ailments, including
Similarly, cannabidiol also has other pharmacological benefits and properties, such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action. It can affect the treatment of stroke, diabetes, nausea, cancer, psychosis, depression, inflammatory diseases and anxiety disorders, diseases and movements, providing support with high therapeutic potential.
There is insufficient scientific evidence to show that cannabinoids are completely safe and effective in treating epilepsy; for this reason, its use is indicated only in restricted cases, when other medicines indicated for this disease are not effective enough.
Various types of PRODUCTS based on CBD, creams, supplements, gummies and extracts are accepted, depending on the country where they can be purchased from pharmacies, they can be imported online from countries such as the United States. One of the FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of seizures is Epidiolex, for example.
Cannabidiol is usually administered orally in capsules or evicted in an oily solution accepted by olive or sesame, it can also be administered sublingually or intranasally, in the form of topical cream.
The dosage will depend on the use of CBD, as it should be indicated by the doctor, as it is usually indicated between 100 and 800 mg / day orally.
The use of cannabidiol is quite safe, indicating low toxicity when used at recommended doses; However, it can cause decreased blood pressure, diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting, drowsiness and liver problems.
It should not be used in case of suspected pregnancy, breastfeeding breastfeeding pregnancy, if you have reported interactions with different medicines, for this reason, if the person is in medical treatment, you should consult your treating doctor about the use of CBD.