Cannabidiol is a chemical in the Cannabis sativa plant, better known as marijuana or marijuana. In Indonesia alone, marijuana is considered illegal and is included in illegal drugs.
The main active ingredient of marijuana consists of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical that makes you high . While the other 40% consists of CBD Oil. However, Cannabidiol doesn’t get you drunk like the THC effect.
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Cannabidiol is used to treat anxiety, bipolar disorder, dystonia (muscle disorders), seizures, multiple sclerosis , Parkinson’s disease , and schizophrenia. Some others breathe cannabidiol as an effort to stop smoking.
Regarding Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol also has an antipsychotic effect, but how it is still unknown. Experts suspect that the antipsychotic effect is used to prevent the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that affect pain and mood.
This can help improve mood in people with psychiatric disorders, one of them is schizophrenia. Cannabidiol can also block the psychoactive effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, thereby reducing pain and anxiety.
Benefits of Cannabidiol
Cannabis use is controversial. But it cannot be denied that in terms of medicine, there are many benefits of Cannabidiol that can be obtained, including:
- Multiple sclerosis
Prescription nasal sprays containing THC and Cannabidiol have been shown to be effective in reducing pain, muscle tension and urination in patients with multiple sclerosis.
- Muscle disorders (dystonia)
A study shows that consuming cannabidiol every day for 6 weeks can reduce muscle disorders by 20-50%. However, further research is needed to prove the benefits of Cannabidiol.
- Insomnia
Drinking 160 milligrams (mg) of Cannabidiol before bed can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia. However, lower doses of this may not have a significant effect.
- Parkinson’s disease
Some studies have revealed that taking Cannabidiol every day for 4 weeks can overcome psychotic symptoms, especially in patients with Parkinson’s and psychosis.
- Schizophrenia
One study found that taking Cannabidiol 4 times a day for 4 weeks can overcome psychotic symptoms. In fact, the effect is almost as effective as an antipsychotic drug in the form of amisulpride.
However, the level of effectiveness is still determined by the dose of Cannabidiol and the duration of treatment.
- Stop smoking
A study reveals that living Cannabidiol through an inhaler for a week can reduce smoking habits. The decline is also quite significant, which is 40%, so you can stop smoking.
Cannabidiol side effects
Cannabidiol tends to be safely consumed orally and only for adults. However, Cannabidiol remains like other drugs that have side effects.
Cannabidiol dosage
The dosage of cannabidiol varies from person to person, depending on the health condition and the disease suffered. Here is a general dose of Cannabidiol.