It is a mistake to think that Parkinson's disease only affects older people. There are also people in their thirties who have been diagnosed. Parkinson's disease is an incurable brain disease in which the nerve cells in the brain die. A large number of these patients experience that symptoms such as tremors (shaking) and rigidity are reduced by the consumption of cannabidiol, which will be abbreviated as CBD in this article.
The active principle of CBD is extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant, also known as hemp. Although the effect of this legal remedy has (not yet) been scientifically proven, many people with this brain disorder claim to benefit from it. In this text, we will take a closer look at how CBD works.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder. The brain contains nerve cells that produce dopamine. This dopamine allows parts of the brain to communicate with each other. This sends movement commands - or signals - to the body. In Parkinson's disease, the nerve cells in the brain die, resulting in less and less dopamine being produced. As a result, communication between parts of the brain is disrupted. The disrupted communication in the brain leads to typical Parkinson's traits such as tremors, spasms, rigidity, and a rigid face.
A common consequence is difficulty speaking, lack of sleep, and mood swings. By the way, it is not known what causes the death of nerve cells in the brain. Parkinson's disease is progressive and has no cure. However, it is possible to partially reduce the symptoms through the use of CBD, which is not addictive, among other things.
Parkinson and CBD
CBD is legal and not addictive. CBD is not a prohibited substance. CBD is not addictive because it does not contain THC.
THC is addictive and can cause hallucinations. CBD consumers do not experience hallucinations nor do they feel high.
Endocannabinoid system
The sale of CBD is carried out simply in the legal circuit.
Effect of CBD on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) Although the effect of CBD has not been scientifically proven, people with Parkinson's disease report an increase in their quality of life thanks to this medication. The symptoms they experience, such as tremors, spasms, and stiffness, seem to have decreased.
Various studies conducted around the world show that we have a kind of cannabis system of our own in our brain. It is called the endocannabinoid system (abbreviated ECS). Thus, the human body naturally produces its own substances that are extremely similar to the active substance of the cannabis plant.
This endocannabinoid system is continuously active throughout the body. Think of the organs and the musculoskeletal system, but it is especially active in the brain. Due to its similarity, our brain recognizes cannabis as a bodily substance. The similarity of CBD to our own cannabinoid system reduces the symptoms caused by the death of nerve cells in the brain.
