According to a study, over 50 million Americans suffer from allergic reactions, not to forget the fact that allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illnesses in the country. From getting rashes to developing soreness in various parts of the body making it extremely uncomfortable to be able to smoothly live our day to day lives, allergies are undoubtedly dreaded by those who have it.
Many individuals resort to medications in order to reduce the effect of their allergies, but may also be reluctant to the idea of consuming a chemical on an everyday basis. This is where things like CBD come into play. Let’s first take a look at what an allergy is and it’s most common effects on the human body.
Allergy:When a foreign object enters your body and causes an unpleasant reaction, it develops an allergy. Some of the most common allergic reactions are:
- Sneezes
- Coughs
- Migraines
- Itching
- Soreness/ Swelling
- Tightness in the chest
Anti-Microbial properties of CBD:
Allergens can be very harmful to the human body. Apart from causing uneasiness, they can also add to an already existing disease or infection. For example, if one already has asthmatic problems or catches an infection related to the same (such as influenza) an allergy to top it will only make matters worse. With the help of terpenes that can be found in some CBD oils that make it anti-microbial in nature, CBD can help fight off various infections. Terpenes are natural products that add up to the formula (C5H8)n and are found in a few plants.
How Does CBD help fight allergies?
The ECS or endocannabinoid system in our body helps maintain a balance throughout it. It releases natural cannabinoids that regulate certain functions in the human body such as inflammation, mood, etc.- a process known as homeostasis. CBD with the ECS work well to produce cannabinoids that help the body heal and maintain a good balance.
Cells called mast cells produce histamines during allergic reactions which lead to symptoms such as sneezes, coughs and others. CBD helps prevent these mast cells from releasing histamines. Also, CBD is known for its anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce swellings and soreness. CBD is known to provide relief to those who have the following infections/ diseases:
- AIDs/HIV
- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s
- Crohn’s Disease
- Cancer
- Anorexia
While it may not be a cure to any of these, it certainly helps reduce the symptoms and provides relief to those experiencing them.