Cannabis has been utilized therapeutically for several years before science. There is evidence at CBD oil Canada of doctors starting to experiment with CBD in 1980s. In the 1988, there was a discovery by doctors that humans have a system of endocannabinoids which comprises of several receptors that are on the cell membranes that include CB1 and the CB2 receptors. Whenever it is active, the receptors tend to help the body in maintaining the homeostasis, which refers to the internal balance. 

The CB1 receptors particularly are found in the brain cells, tend to affect coordination, movement, pain, emotions, memories, and cognitive functions when they are activated.  The CB2 receptors are known to be found in the immune system which affects inflammation and pain whenever activated. 

The body has the capacity of producing particular cannabinoids in a natural way, which are known as the endocannabinoids. They then attach to the receptors, activating them and thus, producing several effects. There are particular Phyto cannabinoids, which are cannabidiols which are plant based, like the ones found in hemp or marijuana, end  up binding to the human endocannabinoid receptors, like the THC, attaching directly to the CB1 receptors. 

According to scientist, there were speculations that the CBD could attach to one or both of the receptors, but it was discovered that it attaches to none. Instead, it encourages more of the body’s endocannabinoids to attach easily to the receptors. 

As per the early research, studies have shown that there is a potential of the CBD being used as treatment for various conditions and the potential of it being utilized as a supplement by healthy people to become healthier. But what all the experts tend to agree on is that, there is a need for more research to be carried out before any scientific conclusion is arrived at regarding the CBD and is effects. 

Usage of CBD oil by people 

There are those who decide to drip the CBD oil under the tongue, mixed the CBD oil with water or water solvent before ingesting so that it is absorbed in the gut, use a vaporizer to smoke the oil, drink beverages that are CBD-infused, or just apply it on their skin. As per the studies carried out, CBD has shown to be a promising treatment for the below conditions just to mention but a few:

  • ADHD
  • Acne
  • Addiction
  • Lou Gherig’s Disease  – ALS
  • Anorexia
  • Alzheimer’s
  • Asthma
  • Arthritis
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer – colon/prostate
  • Cancer – lung
  • Cancer – general
  • Bipolar affective disorder
  • Autism
  • Cancer – endocrine
  • Cancer – leukemia
  • Cancer- brain
  • Cancer – breast
  • Crohn’s and colitis
  • Cancer – pain relief
  • Cancer – bladder
  • Heart disease
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Endocrine disorders
  • Depression 
  • Migraines
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Kidney disease
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Inflammation
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Nausea
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Motion sickness
  • Mood disorder
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Schizophrenia
  • Rheumatism
  • PTSD
  • Prion Disease
  • OCD
  • Obesity
  • Stroke/TBI
  • Stress
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Sleep disorders
  • Skin condition
  • Sickle Cell Anaemia

The length it takes for you to experience the effect of the CBD oil will depend mostly on the way you are going to ingest it.