More research prescribed for CBD

There’s a lot of talk these days about CBD. Some would suggest that it is nothing short of magic. In truth, CBD may offer hope for those who have not responded to traditional pharmaceuticals. It’s not a cure-all but cannabidiol is showing so much promise that the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that it be studied further to determine its therapeutic properties in relieving and managing the symptoms of, and even curing, many debilitating diseases. After clearing CBD of any effects indicative of abuse or dependence, the WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence has strongly urged scientists to push forward with research to demonstrate the plant’s medicinal value.

“There is also evidence that CBD may be a useful treatment for a number of … medical conditions.”

- Cannabidiol (CBD) Pre-Review Report, Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, WHO, November 2017 

Here are CBD’s known properties and what they mean:

1. Neuroprotective: serving to protect nerve cells from injury or degeneration
2. Antiepileptic: tending to suppress or prevent epilepsy
3. Anxiolytic: relieving anxiety
4. Antipsychotic: A drug used to treat schizophrenia and other severe mental health disorders
5. Analgesic: an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness
6. Anti-inflammatory: reducing or counteracting inflammation
7. Anti-Asthmatic: preventing or treating asthma symptoms
8. Antitumor: preventing or inhibiting the formation or growth of tumors

Sources: http://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/5.2_CBD.pdf