Used by all civilizations since man was a man, cannabis oil has properties that can help improve human health, as different scientific studies have shown. We talk about its history, how to make it, the uses that can be given to it and, of course, its benefits.
What is cannabis oil?We know that if you have come this far it is because the term marijuana oil does not sound like Chinese to you, but you know what? What does cannabis oil contain? It is an oil made from a mixture of olive oil / or hemp seeds, first cold-pressed with a concentrated extract of Cannabis, in this oil, you will find cannabinoids such as CBG, CBD, CBN, etc.
Its use is very diverse, as well as the way of consuming it, although it is true that, in most cases, it is done orally. For this reason and especially when the purpose is therapeutic and cannabis has never been used before, many people wonder, what does cannabis oil taste like.
It all depends on the way it is manufactured. The most common, natural, and the one that most people recommend is the already mentioned mixture with extra virgin olive oil. Something that is not surprising considering the pleasant taste and aroma that this product has and that continues to be present in cannabis oil. In addition, you can also perceive a pleasant herbaceous flavor, as if it were an infusion. In this sense, the flavor of the variety of Cannabis extract that is used also influences a lot, being the seed chosen to make the crop essential for its richness in cannabinoids and terpenes.
Generally, these products are offered in small volumes and quantities. For example,
5ml bottle boxes,
15ml bottle boxes, and 30 ml bottle boxes. Although some
CBD retail boxes are also available in large quantities, the CBD product manufacturers try to offer these oils in small quantities.
Cannabis oil propertiesAs you well know, and we have been saying since the beginning of the article, the list of properties that are associated with cannabis oil is really extensive, especially therapeutic, although it can also be used recreationally since it has lower toxicity than that of a joint.
Returning to the properties of cannabis oil, according to a study published in Research Gate in December 2015, some of the main ones are:
Analgesic properties: for this reason consuming cannabis oil helps reduce pain caused by fibromyalgia, strokes, osteoarthritis, or arthritis, among others.
Anti-inflammatory properties: both internal and of the skin (topical use), so cannabis oil is also used in cases of acne, for example.
Vasodilator properties: hence it relieves the symptoms of varicose veins and is good for cardiovascular health. All this is related to the anti-inflammatory activity of CBD, and other cannabinoids present, such as THCV.
Relaxing properties: It reduces stress levels, anxiety, or those who are nervous for different reasons. Something that will be noticed more or less, too, depending on the type of cannabis genetics used.
It reduces nausea, especially that caused by chemotherapy in people with cancer. In this regard, various studies have shown that cannabis oil could inhibit the growth of cancer cells, a fact proven in animal models and in vitro. In cases of pregnancy, as you can read on the website of Doctor Fernando Caudevilla, an expert in medicinal cannabis, it is not recommended due to the side effects it could have on the child, such as weight loss or affect the cognitive development of the child.
Suppress muscle spasms: hence many people who suffer from epilepsy wish to use medicinal cannabis to benefit from its positive effects.
Neuroprotective properties: These properties are present in THC and CBD in cannabis oil. It has been shown in different studies that cannabis is positive in the cases of people with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Reduces blood sugar levels: so it is associated with patients with diabetes. In this sense, Dr. Caudevilla explains that:
Medicinal benefits and effects of cannabis oilMuch has been said about the effects of cannabis oil and its medicinal benefits. Some of them are true and have been proven by science. Some others are waiting for it, but patients who have consumed cannabis oil assure that it benefits them in specific aspects and others, as it happens in the applications of any other medicine, are false myths, both in terms of the benefits and the disadvantages of using medicinal cannabis oil.
We also want to talk about the diseases or disorders that can be treated with Cannabis oil or those on which it has beneficial effects. For example, muscle pain, migraine, depression, or asthma can be improved a lot. There are also the benefits that have on disorders, such as autism or degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, among others.
Of course, if you go to the doctor to tell him to see if you can try combining this medicine with cannabis, he will most likely say no, but there are numerous general practitioners who, later on, have specialized in natural medicine and other alternative therapies, who know well the effects of one type of medicine and another and are the ones who can best advise you in this regard.
Returning to the most common diseases that cannabis oil can cure or in which it can improve the health of the person considerably, the following are worth mentioning:
Cannabis and Alzheimer's oil: more than curing it (because, unfortunately, this disease still has no cure), what this natural product achieves is to stop the symptoms of this neurodegenerative disease that normally affects people over 65 years of age.