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Word is getting around about the many benefits of cannabis and is particularly catching the attention of people who are into natural health and wellness.
Yes, the plant is famous for its mood-altering effects, but it is also used in a less trippy fashion for fuel, clothing, food, medicine, and yes, skincare.
The stigma of cannabis appears to be diminishing by the day as people are starting to understand the benefits and healing properties that it brings. People want it in their skincare and anti-aging creams, face masks and lip balm not because of the hype, but because of the results.
Before we get into why cannabis is trending in spas, it’ s important to understand the functions and effects of the plant’ s main, well-known components. did you KNoW?
In the U. S., there are 24 cannabis, cBd, tHc and Hemp: states that have defined
What’ s the difference? industrial hemp as distinct from other strains of cannabis and
With all the controversy surrounding the plant, removed barriers to its production. it’ s hard to figure out what is fact and what is For more information on the fiction. We’ ll break it down for you. legalities in your state or
Cannabis sativa is a plant family that includes country, visit several varieties including hemp and marijuana ministryofhemp. com.
( which is actually just a slang term). Cannabis is made up of two key components, cannabidiol( CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol( THC), each comprised of very different compounds. Put bluntly, THC gives you a buzz, whereas CBD doesn’ t. CBD is non-psychoactive and is used for analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety purposes. Marijuana grown for medicinal and recreational use contains high levels of THC. Hemp grown for industrial use, on the other hand, has a miniscule percentage of psychoactive compounds, and, after the seeds are processed, that level is reduced to zero.
Healing Properties of cBd CBD has been described as an“ anti-inflammatory powerhouse” as it is accredited with calming and soothing sensitive skin, helping to treat acne, eczema and rosacea, while maintaining the skin’ s lipid balance.
“ We are just starting to see some good clinical trials on the efficacy of hemp oil( orally) for conditions such as pain and anxiety,” notes Dr. Brent Bauer, internist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program and ISPA medical advisor.
Additionally, research from Ream of Caring( a cannabinoid research nonprofit) has
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