CBD oils of varied forms are used by many to soothe aches and pains. Even though CBD hasn’t been proven to cure an illness, research suggest that they help with reducing symptoms thus causing relief to a lot of individuals who choose to use them.
CBD creams, like most other creams are meant to be gently massaged onto an area experiencing pain or inflammation. The creams in specific are known to help reduce the pain experienced in various joints and muscles of the body, apart from other areas.
Studies suggest that CBD creams can help alleviate the following pains apart from others:
- Arthritis: The infamous disease that causes pain to the joints can make life difficult for those who unfortunately contract it. CBD creams can help reduce pains caused by Arthritis which is very useful considering the high percentage of people who experience the disease during their lifetime. Also, animals experiencing it can be relieved from their pain with CBD creams.
- Nerve pain: CBD creams are also widely used to reduce nerve related pain. A study revealed that people experiencing nerve pain reported a reduction in sharp, cold and itchy pains.
- Jaw pain: Studies show that CBD reduces pains around the jaw and relaxes the muscles.
The first thing one should know is that CBD oils come in various concoctions including full spectrum and broad spectrum.
Full Spectrum CBD Oils
Full spectrum CBD means that all the cannabinoids present in the hemp plant are part of this concoction. From CBD to THC and other cannabinoids, everything is included in small or large quantities. However, the THC in full spectrum CBD is present in very minimal quantities so as to avoid a person from experiencing any kind of high and to cater to the legalities of the production of the oil.
Let’s have a look at the various cannabinoids that play a vital role in full spectrum CBD oils:
CBD (cannabidiol): The most abundant of the lot found in the hemp plant is CBD in itself. Unlike THC, this doesn’t give a high feeling to consumers and in fact helps soothe various parts of the human body and relax them.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): THC is used to get high and the consumption is illegal in many parts of the world. It is termed a natural drug in many countries. While some have totally banned the use of THC, some also allow its usage in small amounts as a medicinal cure to illnesses like anxiety for mental health patients.
CBG (Cannabigerol): A non- intoxicating cannabinoid, CBG is a forerunner to THC and CBD and the various enzymes in the plant breaks CBG down to eventually produce CBD or THC.
CBN (cannabinol): Studies suggest that cannabinol abbreviated as CBN is the relaxing compound in the plant that produces CBD.
Broad Spectrum CBD Oils
Broad spectrum CBD avoids any amount of THC in it. One can choose to opt for a 100% THC free CBD oil or one with a few traces in it.