In Poland, there is now more and more talk about the legalisation of cannabis, hemp and CBD products. For many people, all of these things are associated with drugs and the destructive effects of these products on human health. And they are wrong.
Cannabis contains 2 main components: THC and CBD. The first of philippine cellphone number code these substances, which has very potent psychoactive properties, actually has a negative effect on the body and, like nicotine, causes addiction 1 . Cannabidiol, or CBD, has the opposite effect. It is not addictive, has relaxing properties and a number of health benefits that have been confirmed by studies by the World Health Organization. This substance is extracted from hemp fiber, the cultivation of which is legal in Poland if the appropriate license is available. In a survey conducted by Marygo 2 in September 2021, it was found that 90% of Poles surveyed do not know about CBD, and half of respondents had never heard of this substance. These data clearly show that the market for fiber hemp products is still in an early stage of development. However, looking at the sales volume statistics of hemp companies, one is tempted to conclude that Poles are quickly becoming convinced of cannabidiol and are beginning to appreciate its positive health effects.
CBD, a cure-all?
The use of cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic purposes has proliferated in recent years. CBD has shown significant benefits in the treatment of epilepsy and is actively being tested as a possible treatment for other ailments. Studies that have been carried out on epilepsy, anxiety, inflammation and also skin conditions have yielded positive results showing that CBD can help combat these ailments. In its report on cannabidiol, the World Health Organization also published the "Critical Review Report on CANNABIDIOL (CBD)" in 2017. The most important conclusions are that CBD is not addictive, has no negative social effects and instead can be an important element in the treatment and cure of many diseases, including: cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, but also depression and psychosis. In addition, CBD can be used as a pain reliever for severe pain, including neuropathic pain. Very often, cannabidiol is used in the treatment of epilepsy (epilepsy), as CBD works best against this disease. Interestingly, despite numerous clinical studies confirming the effective action of this substance, it is still not included in the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines. This is mainly because advanced research on CBD has not lasted long, but the social factor is not insignificant either. For a large part of the public, cannabidiol is associated with something illegal,
which means that the process of CBD spreading in medicine can take a long time. However, this does not change the fact that the substance has great therapeutic potential and aspires to become a miracle drug. It aspires because research is still ongoing and will continue for many years to come.