“CBD-Rich Hemp Oil: Cannabis Medicine is Back” by Tina Rappaport and Steven Leonard-Johnson

Description

The Fascinating Role of Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

Before cannabis was outlawed in 1937, major pharmaceutical companies widely produced cannabis-based medicines. In fact, cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years. However, the recent discovery of the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) in 1992 has reignited interest in cannabis as a powerful therapeutic option.

CBD and THC are two primary cannabinoids found in cannabis. THC is psychoactive and induces a “high,” while CBD is non-psychoactive and can now be legally purchased over-the-counter in all 50 states as CBD-rich hemp oil.

Research has revealed that plants in the hemp family, including cannabis and marijuana, are rich in cannabinoids that activate ECS receptor sites. These receptors are located throughout the brain, organs, glands, connective tissues, and immune cells, playing crucial roles in regulating appetite, pain, mood, memory, and more. The ECS’s primary purpose is to maintain balance within the body.

Cannabinoids from cannabis work seamlessly with those our body naturally produces when the ECS is functioning properly. Emerging evidence suggests that many people may suffer from “Endocannabinoid Deficiency,” and supplementing with CBD may restore the balance needed for optimal health.

This book focuses on the health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) derived from natural hemp oil. It explains the distinctions and overlaps among hemp, cannabis, and medical marijuana, as well as the interplay between THC and CBD. Additionally, it explores the 480 other components found in cannabis, including terpenoids, flavonoids, enzymes, and vitamins.

Make no mistake: the ECS is as critical to our health as systems like the muscular, cardiac, or digestive systems. It requires its own unique nourishment, provided by the hemp family of plants, including various strains of marijuana.

Conditions That May Benefit from Cannabinoid Therapy

Here is a list of conditions known or being researched for potential treatment with cannabinoids:

• Neurological and Mental Health: Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Epilepsy, Migraines, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Stroke/TBI
• Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions: Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Inflammation, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatism
• Metabolic and Organ Health: Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
• Pain and Sensory Issues: Neuropathic Pain, Motion Sickness, Glaucoma
• Other Conditions: Acne, Addiction, AIDS, ALS, Asthma, Cancer, Colitis/Crohn’s, Endocrine Disorders, Osteoporosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Skin Conditions, Sleep Disorders

The Bottom Line

You have an Endocannabinoid System (ECS) that regulates many critical bodily functions. Cannabinoids are naturally present in mother’s milk, and your body produces its own—or it may not. Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome (CEDS) could be affecting your health. The hemp family of plants offers the most abundant source of cannabinoids, with CBD emerging as one of the most promising supplements of our time.