According to US law, hemp is "all or part of the Cannabis sativa plant that does not contain psychoactive properties" so it does not contain the mind-altering THC component. In Canada, hemp is defined as "any part of the cannabis plant that contains less than 0.3% THC.

Advocates of CBD claim it can treat chronic pain relief, inflammation, headaches, autoimmune diseases, and depression. They state that CBD also has anti-anxiety properties that seem to prevent the breakdown of a chemical in the brain that affects pain relief, mood, and mental function.

While CBD has some promising effects, it is best to talk to your physician or psychiatrist before taking these products, as they may interfere with any current medications you may be taking for these ailments.

According to experts, below are 6 of the most surprising benefits you could experience when consuming CBD:

 

CBD: Benefit #1: Anti-Anxiety and Decreased Depression

 

CBD has been used to combat restlessness, depression, and stress by interacting with the brain's serotonin receptors. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates emotion, anxiety, and mood. In fact, a 2020 study suggests that CBD may help improve depression.

 

Benefit #2: Reduced Pain and Inflammation

 

CBD has been shown to be an effective and natural treatment for high blood pressure. High blood pressure creates damage to your body years before you experience any symptoms. High blood pressure can also lead to hypertension which can damage your arteries due to the high pressure building inside your body.

Researchers have found that CBD can lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels and enabling the blood to flow more easily. Another 2017 study published by the American Society for Clinical Investigation proved that just one dose of CBD can reduce blood pressure in healthy participants.

 

Benefit #3: Improves Heart Health and Blood Pressure

 

CBD has been shown to be an effective and natural treatment for high blood pressure. High blood pressure creates damage to your body years before you experience any symptoms. High blood pressure can also lead to hypertension which can damage your arteries due to the high pressure building inside your body.

A 2012 study suggests that CBD helps reduce damage to the brain and nervous system, and promotes the growth and development of neurons in the brain. CBD has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties, and as a result is beneficial in treating neuroinflammatory disorders, including multiple sclerosis.

CBD also contains therapeutic properties for numerous diseases and can potentially treat many neuro-related ailments, including epilepsy, oxidative injury, vomiting, nausea, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

There is promising research that CBD can aid more than just mental ailments and one of them is bone repair and healing. CBD cannot only reduce inflammation, but it can also help strengthen bones through cell repair.

The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published a study showing that CBD strengthens bones and accelerates the healing of fractures.

CBD therapy has been shown to:

• Promote bone fragment healing by increasing the volume and thickness of trabecular bone and the presence of unabsorbed cartilage

•  Strengthen healed femurs

• Provide therapeutic value for spinal cord injuries by minimizing the loss of bone mineral that is common with such injuries

Although there is much to be learned about the effectiveness and safety of CBD, recent studies suggest CBD can be a safe, effective natural treatment for common health problems, such as pain relief or anti-anxiety.