Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is one of the unique substances contained in the Cannabis plants. Unlike THC, cannabidiol has no psychoactive properties – i.e. it does not cause changes in consciousness, affect perception or attention.  

On the other hand, there are several healing properties of the CBD, and today we will consider one of them. CBD is know for helping to reduce anxiety. 

Nowadays, many people suffer from various mental health disorders such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, various social phobias, panic attacks. Some also experience constant and unreasonable anxiety. Traditional treatment usually includes consultation with a doctor and prescription of prescription medications (antidepressants). 

Forms of mental disorder such as persistent anxiety, depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may significantly reduce patients’ quality of life. 

In a study conducted in 2011, the researchers studied the effect of CBD on people with seasonal depression. The experimental group consisted of 24 people suffering from SAD and poorly treatable for this disorder (previous treatment had no effect). This group was divided into two: one received 600mg of CBD, while the other group received only placebo. The researchers then asked the participants to participate in a public speech simulation test, measuring patients’ blood pressure, heart rate and other physiological indicators showing mental stress levels. Patients who took CBD showed significant reductions in anxiety, cognitive deficits and discomfort during the public speaking test. In comparison, patients from another group who took placebo showed signs of significantly increased anxiety, cognitive deficits and general discomfort.  

CBD HAS A PROVEN ANTIPSYCHOTIC EFFECT

It is a neuroleptic, an effective remedy for psychosis, that helps to reduce psychotic symptoms associated with, for example, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. 

Treatment with hemp oil has proven to be faster and more effective than antidepressant treatment. Besides, CBD does not cause side effects or withdrawal symptoms (a reaction of the body that occurs when the dose of the drug is stopped or reduced and manifests itself in the deterioration of the patient). 

WHICH CBD PRODUCTS HELP AGAINST MENTAL DISORDERS?

We suggest these products to fight anxiety: 

• a relaxing CBD herbal tea before bed for a better and more relaxed sleep; 
• CBD drops for immediate action in case of panic attacks; 
• paste with CBD to use daily, with a custom dose, for optimal effect on the body.  

CBD is a natural remedy for combating panic and other mental disorders, with no negative effects, unlike antidepressants and other pills.  Of course, one cannot hope that everything will pass from a single intake of the products with CBD, it is a long process, which, in some cases, should also be under the control of the attending physician.