Cannabidiol or CBD is known as another phytochemical found in marijuana. Cannabidiol or CBD is believed to help reduce the negative side-effects caused by marijuana use. Some of these side-effects include constipation, lack of concentration, slurred speech, lack of memory, nausea and seizures. Many of these symptoms can be treated using CBD. Here are some of the ailments that CBD is believed to help treat:

Depression - Studies have shown that CBD is effective in reducing the symptoms of depression in patients suffering from clinical depression. CBD has been shown to reduce the symptoms of anxiety, irritability, insomnia and nausea. However, these effects may vary from patient to patient due to individual genetics and underlying illnesses. CBD is also believed to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain, thus improving symptoms of depression. As it is an antioxidant, CBD can help neutralize harmful free radicals that cause diseases like cancer.

Muscle spasms - Analgesia is a calming effect that is associated with CBD. This is the first study in humans to show that CBD is an active ingredient in marijuana that provide relief from muscle spasms and is believed to relieve the spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and seizures. The anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsant properties of CBD have been seen in studies.

Diabetes - One study found that CBD reduced the levels of sugar in the human body, which led to less formation of fat. Another study found that CBD reduced the progression of cardiovascular disease. Both of these findings are encouraging. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. While the CBD doesn't cure diabetes outright, it can greatly improve the quality of life for people suffering from the disease.

Pain - CBD is an important ingredient in analgesics. A recent study showed that CBD reduces the pain felt by patients after they undergo chemotherapy. The decrease was similar to that seen with pharmaceutical drugs, but the amount of CBD used was much lower. No one is quite sure why CBD works so well at reducing pain, especially in relation to multiple sclerosis. It is thought that it may be because of the way thc acts on the nervous system.

Sleep - In another study found that CBD reduced sleep latency when given to mice that were diabetic. The scientists said that the reduction in sleeping time was caused by reduced activity in the region of the brain that controls mood. The scientists said that CBD may act like another compound known as sativex, which acts on the serotonin system in the brain and has been shown to reduce depression and improve mood in humans. Other studies have shown that CBD can also improve sleep in non-diabetic mice. Sativex is not yet available for humans. However, the US government is currently researching CBD as a prescription drug called Valium.

Analgesics - When given to lab rats, CBD proved to be helpful in reducing symptoms of anxiety and irritability. In test-tube studies conducted by NASA, CBD slowed the growth of lung cancer tumors. The test-tube model for human diseases has not yet been tested, however. Some believe that CBD may help treat some forms of cancer, or it may even be effective in treating symptoms related to Parkinson's disease. However, scientists said that further studies are needed to support these claims. The only animal studies related to the use of CBD came from an Italian company, who studied the effect of CBD on female rats; they found that CBD slowed the growth of uterus tumor and reduced inflammation in the rat uterine tissue.

Side effects - There are no major side effects related to the use of CBD oil. However, it is important to remember that most pharmaceuticals do contain ingredients that can be potentially dangerous. CBD is not likely to have the same side effects as other pharmaceuticals, however. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, CBD should not be used while breast feeding. If you are taking medication to manage anxiety, depression, epilepsy, migraine headaches, glaucoma, or any other condition that requires you to be careful with your medication, talk with your doctor before taking CBD.