There are various studies that have already shown that CBD has a calming effect. In 2015 a study on the effect of CBD in depressed mice. A major symptom of depression is experiencing a lot of stress. Some of the mice were given CBD and their hyperactivity decreased within 30 minutes. Stress is often associated with an internal hyperactive feeling. The mice became calmer.

CBD is a component found in cannabis plants. Another active substance in the plant is THC. Both substances are known for their healing effects. However, THC also has a psychoactive effect that CBD does not have. THC is illegal and for these reasons hemp plants are bred that have a high CBD content. CBD oil is made from these hemp plants.

CBD can have a beneficial effect on sleep problems. Not only can it help you fall asleep, but it also has an effect on the sleep cycle. Sleep consists of a cycle of phases. CBD oil increases the third phase of sleep, which is the phase when you are in a deep sleep. This phase is probably the most important sleep phase when people struggle with sleep disorders. CBD also decreases the duration of REM sleep, which is a light sleep phase in which dreaming occurs. By decreasing the duration of REM sleep, one dreams less, improves memory and can reduce depression symptoms.

CBD has an effect on the cannabinoid receptors in the body. The substance can activate and promote the body's natural response to pain, stress and anxiety on nerve scaffolds. The effect of CBD is to reduce inflammation and ignore pain. The pain still exists, but the body no longer pays attention to it. It is important to know that it does not work for everyone, but if it does not help, it certainly does not hurt.

From Israeli Study medical cannabis (CBD and THC) was shown to reduce pain and improve patients' quality of life. There were 274 patients treated who had severe pain. After using medical cannabis for six months, the average pain symptom score had decreased from 83.3 to 75.5. In addition, medicine use decreased by 44%.

Nerve pain is also a regular occurrence in cancer, and the persistent and severe pain is often not well treated with medication. Paclitaxel, for example, is a drug that is often administered for cancer. A side effect of this can be nerve damage. Studies on laboratory animals have shown that the nerve pain caused by the drug was reduced by administering CBD.

CBD oil can not only counteract joint pain, but by relieving the pain, patients also get more freedom of movement. Many patients with osteoarthritis are restricted in their daily lives by the pain they experience in their joints. This restriction decreases the quality of life for many osteoarthritis patients. In Canada, medical cannabis is widely used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. THC is used to reduce pain, but THC oil is not legally available in the Netherlands. An alternative is the use of CBD oil. Unfortunately, there are no studies on the effect of CBD on osteoarthritis yet. However, various studies have shown that CBD has a pain-reducing and anti-inflammatory effect on various physical complaints. In this respect, it is very acceptable that CBD oil also has a positive effect on osteoarthritis.

So far, there is no specific study on the effect of CBD on high blood pressure. However, other studies have shown that CBD oil can help improve cardiovascular health by stimulating antioxidant processes. CBD can dilate the veins, which can provide a blood pressure-reducing effect. The potent substance of the hemp plant helps the heart and vascular system to remain flexible.

An American Study has shown that activation of the endocannabinoid receptor GPR18 caused a reduction in blood pressure at rates. CBD works together with the natural endocannabinoid system in the body, causing it to have a positive effect on blood pressure.

CBD oil after consultation with the doctor

If you are taking medication for blood pressure and are considering taking CBD oil as well, we advise you to discuss this with your doctor first. Both the medication and the CBD oil have a blood pressure lowering effect and if both are taken, it can have a doubling effect. Especially for people with heart problems, a double reduction in blood pressure can be dangerous. It is advisable to have your blood pressure checked regularly when using CBD oil.