CBD topicals and creams are specifically designed to be applied to your skin, but will they help with pain?
One of the most incredible things about CBD is how truly versatile this natural compound is. CBD oils, CBD topicals, CBD vape liquids, CBD tinctures, and even CBD edibles. There are various CBD products, all designed to interact with your Endocannabinoid System (ECS) differently.
The ECS is made up of a series of receptors that are spread throughout the body and linked together. It’s because of the way that the ECS functions that you can use a variety of different CBD products and still experience similar results.
Under your skin are CB1 and CB2 receptors. When you apply CBD oils and topicals on your skin, the CBD is absorbed through the thin layer of skin, where it binds with these receptors. Experts believe that the ECS is responsible for maintaining homeostasis throughout the body. When something isn’t functioning correctly, it’s up to the ECS to correct it.
When you apply CBD topically, it binds with the receptors and signals the cells that something isn’t functioning correctly. This triggers a cellular response that corrects the situation. In this case, pain. A variety of different studies have looked at CBD’s potential to assist with pain reduction.
Around the world, we’re experiencing an epidemic of opioid addiction and overuse. Opioid based pain medications, while useful, are also highly addictive. Natural alternatives to opioid-based pain medication are highly sought after. We still have a long way to go before we fully understand the potential of cannabinoids such as CBD, but we’re getting closer every day. At Asheville Hemp Supply, we grow hope. We strive to produce eco-friendly, sustainable, and natural CBD and hemp products backed up by a core foundation of educational resources for our clients. If you have any questions about any of the hemp wellness products we stock, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.