Nearly 30% of the world’s population has anxiety disorders at some point in time, making it one of the most prevalent mental health conditions. For the treatment of anxiety, a variety of reliable conventional drugs are available, but during long-term therapy, more than half of the patients show side effects. As a result, safer options are always needed. As this is going on, research into the use of full spectrum CBD to treat anxiety is showing promising results, and it is hoped that this will lead to a natural alternative that is universally recognized.
What is full spectrum CBD?
Full-spectrum or whole plant CBD is a type of CBD which contains all the beneficial compounds naturally found in Cannabis plant. These include:
Cannabinoids: Cannabis plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids, including CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which causes the therapeutic and psychoactive effects of cannabis products. CBD doesn’t cause impairment while THC does.
Terpenes: There are more than 150 terpenes in cannabis which gives the plant’s fragrance and are therapeutic too.
Flavonoids: Cannabis has about 20 different flavonoids that are proven to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and neuroprotective properties
Full spectrum CBD for treating anxiety
After four weeks of treatment with full spectrum CBD, clinical trials in individuals with anxiety have shown decreased anxiety as well as improvements in mood, sleep, and quality of life. Improvements in self-control and flexibility of thought have also been seen. CBD derived from the whole plant can be highly helpful in treating short-term stress and shields the body from the physiological impacts of anxiety and stress. As of now, there have been no reports of any severe negative effects. The molecular mechanisms underlying these therapeutic-like benefits are just now becoming identified, and more people with anxiety are now being studied to determine how this substance affects them.
Pros
- The potential benefits of Full spectrum CBD has been proven in treating symptoms of multiple sclerosis such as treatment of inflammation and neuropathic pain, muscle stiffness and spasticity and bladder DYSFUNCTION
- It is also used to treat symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Cons
- There have been reports of side effects including light headedness, disorientation, weariness, dry mouth, and nausea.
- Although TCH level in concentrated extracts is very low, excessive doses may have undesirable side effects as weariness and gastrointestinal problems.
- Working with a medical professional that has experience recommending CBD or medicinal cannabis is advised for anyone thinking about using full spectrum CBD or whole plant CBD so that appropriate dosage and delivery techniques may be created.