CBD Patches

CBD or cannabidiol is an active ingredient in cannabis. It is the second most prevalent of these active ingredients in the plant. Unlike THC of the marijuana plant, CBD does not cause the high typically associated with marijuana use. CBD has been shown to provide a variety of health benefits and treatments of certain ailments. CBD provides a natural alternative to many types of pharmaceuticals without the side effects often associated with them.

CBD has been shown to have benefits for many health issues. One such illness is epilepsy. There are several types of childhood epilepsy that have devastating effects on the children who have these diseases. Specific epileptic syndromes, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, often do not respond to the antiseizure medications usually prescribed for other epileptic syndromes. However, research has shown strong evidence that CBD is effective in treating these illnesses. It has been reported to significantly decrease, or even stop seizures in these children. CBD has also been used for anxiety treatment. Studies have shown that it can help ease many of the symptoms of this ailment and minimize the effects of panic attacks. CBD is also beneficial in aiding in the treatment of insomnia. Not only does CBD help people fall asleep, it also helps them stay asleep throughout the night. CBD has also been shown to provide effective treatment for various types of chronic pain. CBD applied directly to the skin was shown to reduce pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Studies have shown that CBD inhibits tow of the most difficult to treat types of chronic pain, inflammatory and neuropathic pain.