Properties and therapeutic benefits of marijuana oil that you may not have known

The first documented producer of marijuana oil was Rick Simpson. Normally when people talk about marijuana oil, they are referring to hemp oil with a particular level of cannabidiol (CBD), one of the numerous phytoannannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. This CBD is the component associated with the greatest therapuetic value, and the plant with the highest levels is Cannabis Sativa, specifically the high CBD varieties. In addition to marijuana oil, there are other products derived from marijuana flowers such as marijuana alcohol, tincture of cannabis and hash oil. Many clinical studies have been carried out to investigate the behavior of cannabinoids such as CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the two phytoannannabinoids that, up to this point, appear to hold the greatest therapeutic potential and are present in the highest levels in the plant.

Different ways CBD and THC affect the body  

THC is the compound that induces psychoactivity, whilst CBD has no psychoactive effects. Each individual may experience the effect of cannabinoids in a very different way, due to the unique function of each person´s endocannabinoid system. This unique sensitivity of each patient to each compound, determines whether it is beneficial to integrate it into a therapy or not. The psychoactive effect THC causes in a patient is a key factor in determining the appropriate treatment dose. CBD may decrease or neutralize the psychoactivity caused by THC, which is why a higher proportion of CBD to THC can reduce the effects at a cerebral level. In addition, CBD has been shown to have both relaxing and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a very effective therapeutic alternative.

Problems with the use of cannabis oil

In many countries the purchase of medicinal cannabis, cannabis oil and CBD oil is legal, and in recent years many companies have sprung up that produce and sell this marijuana bud extract. However, at present there are not many scientific studies that support the effectiveness of these products, so patients who start this therapy, can take quite a while to find the oil and cannabis benefits that fit their needs. Another problem that faces patients that opt for a treatment regime that includes potent cannabis oil is the control of dosage and forms of administration. The best method is to consult a specialist doctor who can help guide the patient. Even today it is difficult to find professionals who specialise in these areas, particularly outside the main cities. This is why, many of the patients who wish to combine their treatment with the use of cannabis oil only arrive at the correct dose by a method of trial and error.