After decades of plant cultivation prohibition in the United States, the recent emergence of the hemp industry has enabled us to quickly learn a variety of ways to take better care of our planet, and to take better care of ourselves.

There are over 60 different compounds that can be found in the hemp plant, and these compounds (also known as cannabinoids) have proven themselves to be remarkably useful for human beings. While THC has traditionally been the compound that is stealing the limelight, numerous industries have recently turned their attention to a compound known as CBD.

Although we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to research on this compound, CBD (cannabidiol) has been generating attention from the medical, psychological, wellness, and nutrition communities. This particular cannabinoid has been studied for its ability to directly target certain bodily systems without the adverse psychoactive intensity that is usually produced by THC. As time goes on, it seems its known uses and interest will only continue to grow.

CBD has not been approved as a medical treatment, but user experiences show that it may help with a range of conditions.

1. Anxiety

Some studies show that the prevalence of anxiety in American teenagers and adults is higher than it has ever been before. Though it may be true that a portion of this increase can be attributed to the fact that diagnosing methods have changed, the need for an accessible treatment option is overwhelmingly apparent.

CBD oil is believed to be particularly useful for individuals who suffer from anxiety that is related to OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and social situations. Some individuals have found that CBD oil has less adverse effects than many anxiety treatment alternatives. They’ve claimed it is less addictive, less habit building, and much easier to manage their lives around.

2. Neurological Disorders and Seizures

Another way in which CBD oil has demonstrated itself to be uniquely effective is that has been used to treat a variety of some of the most difficult to treat neurological disorders. Epilepsy—and other seizure inducing conditions—has been one of the foremost reasons why medical CBD is starting to be widely recognized by scientists as a legitimate treatment option. In fact, one prescription drug containing CBD has already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat two pediatric epilepsy disorders (otherwise, CBD products have not been FDA-approved for medical purposes).

3. Inflammation and chronic pain

CBD oil may help with inflammation and pain. There are many individuals of all ages across the country who suffer from inflammation, chronic pain, and arthritis, but do not want to become dependent upon opium-derived painkillers.

Though there certainly remains a tremendous amount of research that needs to be done, clinical studies have thus far suggest that CBD may be effective in these areas.

4. Assists with quitting tobacco products

Many individuals who smoke cigarettes have a very difficult time quitting. As soon as they stop smoking, they are likely to feel irritated, have trouble falling asleep, and might constantly be “on edge”.

Though every individual is obviously going to have different preferences for what they feel helps them the most, some former smokers have cited CBD oil as the reason they were able to successfully conquer their habit. The effects of CBD oil seem to almost perfectly mirror the consequences of quitting tobacco use. CBD oil can allow people who still want to consume something to have an alternative that will not harm them like tobacco—and, also unlike tobacco, is non psychoactive and non-addictive.

5. An increasingly viable alternative

The benefits and potential risks of CBD oil are still being actively researched by scientists. But new information is coming to light almost every day, and the majority of the results seem to conclusively be pointing in a positive direction.

As time goes on, the CBD oil industry continues to grow and the uses of this revolutionary product will be better understood and better applied. But, for the time being, the CBD oil industry remains on the frontier of opportunity.

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*The majority of cannabidiol (CBD) products, including those sold by Blue Forest Farms, have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to be used for medicinal or therapeutic treatment. Since there has been no FDA evaluation of these products, many questions and data gaps exist concerning their benefits and toxicity.