What’s behind the CBD oil hype?

Minor effects on pain, inflammation, sleep and skin problems – products containing cannabidiol, a plant ingredient in cannabis, are said to be able to do this. Many people associate cannabis with drug use, but that is about to change. We will explain how cannabidiol (CBD) works and how to use it.

CBD oil: what is cannabidiol?

The main active ingredients in the cannabis plant are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Unlike THC (e.g. in the form of marijuana), which produces a high sense of psychedelia and therefore makes you “high”, CBD does not produce intoxicating effects.

The European Court of Justice has also ruled that: “Compared to THC, it ‘obviously has no mental or harmful effects’. It is clear: CBD is not a drug.

On the contrary, CBD is said to have anticonvulsant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, cannabidiol is said to have calming and anti-anxiety effects.

In France, CBD can be sold as a dietary or beauty supplement without a prescription, but it cannot be sold as a drug. In Switzerland, there are also cigarettes containing CBD on the market.

The most common method of administration remains CBD oil. However, CBD can also be taken in tablet form or processed into cosmetics. CBD oil is non-toxic, so it can be used for a long time.

Important note: unlike THC oil, which requires strict prescriptions (e.g. for the treatment of severe pain and various neurological diseases), CBD oil contains little or no THC (up to 0.2%), so it can be used without a prescription

CBD would have an anti-inflammatory effect.

CBD has many different uses and is currently becoming more and more popular in more and more countries around the world: for example, coffee shops in the US now offer CBD coffee, as do CBD cocktails in Hollywood. The substance comes in the form of cream, ice cream, gum and massage oil.

The long-term mechanism of action of CBD-activating drugs has not been fully studied. Neurologists state, “There is a lack of good research on the effectiveness of CBD.” “But CBD is said to have anti-inflammatory effects and interfere with vasodilation and serotonin metabolism.”

The scope of the CBD’s impact is broad. However, various studies have shown that CBD has antibacterial effects, which can protect cells from oxidative stress and slow down inflammation.

What is CBD used for?

Epilepsy: Early results indicate that CBD can support the treatment of epilepsy (especially in children) and reduce the frequency of seizures.

Pain: cannabinoids have an analgesic effect. Therefore, CBD can have a positive effect on joint pain, headaches (migraine) and menstrual pain. CBD has also been used effectively for fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Skin problems: according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Research, CBD may also have a soothing effect on atopic dermatitis, acne and other skin problems.

Anxiety: Studies have shown that cannabidiol can slow down the production of anxiety hormones. In this regard, CBD not only has a positive effect on everyday anxiety, but also seems to help relieve anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Stress and sleep disorders: CBD has a relaxing effect and improves sleep quality. It is also thought that stress-related problems, such as nervousness or irritability, may be alleviated by CBD.

Cancer treatment: Studies have also shown that CBD oil can ensure faster destruction of cancer cells, slow tumor growth and inhibit metastasis. CBD oil can also relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.

Side effects of CBD

However, in addition to the positive effects, researchers have also discovered some side effects of medical marijuana, such as drowsiness. Dry mouth, drowsiness and dizziness are also possible. In fact, CBD will slightly lower blood pressure.

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France and Switzerland: CBD producing countries

Europe has become a real European hemp production area in recent years. In this struggle for monopoly, many countries are waging a war without limits. Along with Spain and Italy, Switzerland and France are leaders. But each of these countries works its difference and sells its production to consumers in neighbouring countries. To enable you to buy quality cannabidiol products, these few differences between Swiss CBD and French CBD will help you.

Of organic products

French CBD producers are promoting their organic products. This ensures that you are consuming CBD that does not have chemicals associated with it. This requirement during production makes all the difference in terms of quality and health.

In addition, French CBD products are often tested in a laboratory, which guarantees buyers that the products offered for sale are legal and of high quality. Once again, it is the French touch, which makes all the difference, because the European and French legislation on the subject is quite rigorous.

Low rates

One of the differences between Swiss CBD and French CBD is undoubtedly the ratio between quality and price. As we said, CBD products are mostly organic, so their quality is higher, but their price is still reasonable. Moreover, if we take into consideration the diversity of the French products offered, it adds to the low prices when we know the research work that is necessary to ensure the production of products like Cannatonic, Super Shunk, Blue Dream and Lemon Haze and flowers like Master Kus, Blueberry, Tsunami, Harlequin, Strawberry and Gorrilla Glue.

Better quality CBD resins

The French CBD resins are exceptional products, in addition to being an entirely French production, they offer a rate of cannabidiol that can peak up to 50% while offering 0% THC. Designed in simple compliance with French legislation on CBD, they are produced on French territory. Full Spectrum, they are also flavoured, which allows them to be of better quality. Some of the Swiss CBD resins, however, still have THC residues.

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Now you know everything there is to know about the differences between Swiss CBD and French CBD before making your next purchase, think about all its dissimilarities.

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France has no forgiveness when it comes to cannabis!

For many years, French leaders have agreed on at least one thing: opposition to cannabis. They have taken tough action not only against dealers but also against ordinary consumers. In the event of a gendarmerie check, a simple joint can lead to heavy penalties. French law totally prohibits the use or possession of cannabis and does not distinguish between personal use and the professional trade in weed. If charged with personal use, offenders in France face a fine of up to €3,750 and a prison sentence of up to one year. If personal use of cannabis poses a danger to others, for example in traffic or at work, the situation becomes even more serious. The threat of up to five years in prison and heavy fines of up to €75,000 exists.

Paradox: one third of the EU’s cannabis is grown in France.

Thus, politically, the battle against cannabis is being waged with a vengeance. Yet, paradoxically, the French are the European leaders in the lucrative cultivation of hemp. According to the French industry association (InterChavre), hemp was grown on about 17,900 hectares in 2019. And that’s just in France. In the EU as a whole, it was only 58 200 hectares. Thus, marketing is currently limited to commercialized fiber and seed. Thus, the content of cannabis in France and of the psychoactive ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol may not be less than 0. %.. Some products must even be completely free of THC and CBD. Thus, the versatile plant that is cannabis is used to satisfy the economic interests of certain lobbyists, but the immense potential of the all-purpose green plant is closed with an iron hardness, notably within the French government.

Cannabis laws in France – unchanged since 1970

In the summer of 2018, former French Health Minister Agnés Buzyn announced a major legislative review of cannabis. In particular, to streamline the country’s criminal justice system, which is arguably in trouble. With more than 100,000 arrests a year for cannabis offences alone and 54 tons of weed seized, France’s cellblocks, but also its evidence rooms, are threatening to overflow. Euphoria bubbled over the long-awaited end to this irrational consumer pursuit. Even the French police union has called for a contemporary revision of the long-outdated cannabis laws. But in the end, nothing happened. Although the controversial issue of cannabis has been ideal for beating the election campaign drum in the political arena, the dusty French legal text from 1970 continues to apply to all cannabis issues to this day.

The French cannabis revolution in 2022?

But this should now come to an end: It is therefore high time to rethink this restrictive stigma at the base. At least that is what the majority of the French Parliament is currently saying. Recently, they have been surprisingly open to the benefits of a legal approach to cannabis. Thus, the survey on the subject of cannabis, ordered by the government to the entire French population, has already started on January 13, 2021. Essentially, this online questionnaire covers all aspects of cannabis use and opinion. However, the almost torrential response exceeded even the wildest expectations. At times, demand was so great that the cannabis investigation had to be extended until the end of February.

After an intensive evaluation phase of the civil claims, the committee’s in-depth discussion of the further course of the cannabis proceedings will follow in April. According to current information, the limits for THC and CBD will be raised. In addition, all components of the cannabis plant up to the flowering stage must be released for commercial and industrial purposes. In addition, for the first half of 2021, a two-year test phase for the free distribution of medical cannabis to patients is already planned. The first stones on the road to the legalization of cannabis in France already seem to be rolling. However, it remains to be seen whether this will lead to a true green revolution in 2022, or whether it will be another case of smoke and mirrors.

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