Is cbd effective against epileptic seizures ?

Development of the cannabis plant is becoming more and more popular.

However, it remains above all a drug which presents harmful effects for the health of its consumer on the long term.

For this reason, the pharmaceutical industry has created what is called cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of the plant that does not have its notorious effects, because the THC level is low. CBD can be very effective against epileptic seizures.

In this article, we will see the benefits it can have for people prone to epileptic seizures.

What is CBD?

The definition of CBD is relatively simple, as it is the oil extracted from a variety of hemp called sativa, which contains, just like classic cannabis, an active ingredient called THC, but in very low doses.

Indeed, the effects felt when consuming CBD are different from those of cannabis.

A consumer of classic cannabis will often feel the following effects:

• A feeling of high ;
• A disappearance of stress ;
• An uneven feeling of lightness;
• An abnormal euphoria.

While, the consumer of classic CBD will only feel a sensation of well-being, both moral and physical.

We can see that when consuming these two products, we do not necessarily feel the same effects, which makes all the difference.

As for the consumption of cannabis in the long term, it has been proven to be problematic, as it causes a lot of damage to the nervous system of its consumer, creating an addiction that is difficult to overcome.

As for the studies carried out on CBD, it has been proven that it has few, if any, notable effects when consumed. On the contrary, it has many positive effects on the consumer’s body.

In what form can we find CBD (cannabidiol)?

Nowadays, CBD is legally marketed in several states of the world, in specialized stores, pharmacies and stores selling liquid for electronic cigarettes.

It can be found in different forms, namely in the form of :

• Crystals;
• Consumable or Inhalable oil;
• Various care creams;
• Liquid for electronic cigarette.

It has also been proven that CBD has benefits for people who are prone to epileptic seizures, something we will see in the next point.

Effectiveness of CBD against epileptic seizures

Epileptic seizures occur when there is a disturbance in the nervous system of the person affected that will produce abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

However, epileptic seizures are often unexpected and can be very disabling for the person who has them.

It is important to note that the severity of the seizure varies from patient to patient, depending on the degree to which the disease is present.

Seizures can be so severe that they can lead to loss of consciousness, so they need to be treated quickly and effectively.

Recent studies have proven that cannabidiol (CBD) is very effective in combating these seizures.

It is important to know that the human nervous system has specially designed sensors for molecules close to cannabinoids, so that it is receptive to CBD; it will thus reduce the chemical activity of the brain, which is often the cause of these seizures, and in a way, it will calm down the patient’s nervous system.

Many studies conducted by scientists have proven theeffectiveness of CBD  for patients suffering from regular or irregular epileptic seizures.

It has been reported that patients who suffer from occasional epileptic seizures and who take CBD regularly are no longer prone to seizures.

Other studies have shown that for patients whose seizures are often more important that there was a reduction of almost 50% of the latter.

It should be noted that taking cannabidiol improves the quality of life of people suffering from epileptic seizures.

To conclude, it is essential to ask your doctor’s advice before consuming CBD, as this substance must be administered in well-defined doses.