5 Incredible Alternative Uses For CBD Oil

CBD oil is all the rage nowadays. Since becoming legalized in many parts of the world, CBD oil has been explored for a variety of different health uses. Pain relief is the most common usage and the one that has the most scientific-backing. However, there may be other health benefits of taking CBD oil. Below are just a few alternative uses for CBD oil that could be worth looking into.

Reduce anxiety

Studies have shown that CBD may help reduce anxiety. In a study containing 72 individuals with anxiety, 79% reported to have experienced decreased anxiety levels. CBD is thought to be more effective than regular cannabis because it does not contain THC – the element that causes the ‘high’, and which in some cases can make people more anxious. It is used by people experiencing a range of different forms of anxiety from social anxiety to PTSD. If you experience anxiety, consider whether CBD oil could be worth trying to help calm you down. 

Beat insomnia

The same studies have also found that, because CBD makes the user more relaxed, it can also help people get to sleep more easily. Those that took CBD were found to have reduced cortisol levels at night – cortisol is the stress hormone, and makes us feel more alert, which can often be a cause of insomnia. In other words, if you want to reduce stress before bedtime to help get to sleep easier, it could be worth taking some CBD oil to see if it has any positive impact. 

Help treat epilepsy

There are also studies to suggest that CBD may help to reduce seizures for those who have epilepsy. A randomized study found that those taking CBD had fewer seizures compared to those taking a placebo drug. While there are other treatments for epilepsy that have a greater level of scientific backing, it could be still worth trying CBD as an alternative if these haven’t worked, or as a supplementary form of treatment. 

Aid cancer treatment

While CBD oil alone won’t help to treat cancer, there is some evidence to suggest that it may help with cancer treatment when combined with other drugs. The Joe Tippens protocol involves combining fenbendazole, CBD oil, curcumin and vitamin E. Established by Joe Tippens, this treatment has seen some success when treating late stage cancer (Joe himself was given three months to live with stage 4 lung cancer, but after this experimental treatment saw incredible results and became cancer-free). For those who are looking for alternative cancer treatments, this could be an option to consider.

Help manage MS

CBD oil may even help with the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Research has shown that taking CBD oil can help patients manage the condition better by reducing pain and spasticity. Some patients also experience reduced inflammation and reduced fatigue. CBD certainly won’t cure MS, but it could be worth trying as a means of easing some of the symptoms, possibly helping to improve mobility and overall wellbeing for those with the condition.