Lisa Schofield | Jul 01, 2021
Clinical studies are mounting evidence for the potential use of CBD and other phytocannabinoids in a variety of wellness applications.
“…CBD is generally thought to be associated with aiding relaxation, calming tension, hastening sleep onset, and easing aches and physical discomfort.
According to Germano, evidence is accumulating on the positive impact of phytocannabinoids, including CBD, on the musculoskeletal system. In the ECS, cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are somewhat commonly present in bone and have been found to help to regulate bone maintenance.2 One group of researchers explained, “The CB1 receptor is present mainly in skeletal sympathetic nerve terminals, thus regulating the adrenergic tonic restrain of bone formation. CB2 is expressed in osteoblasts and osteoclasts, stimulates bone formation, and inhibits bone resorption.”
CBD’s role in upper respiratory health is currently being investigated, and several in vitro studies have uncovered strong evidence to develop human clinical trials. A new study sought to quantify antiviral activity of 32 cannabinoids against Covid. The authors found two of the molecules—delta-9 THC and CBD—were more potent antivirals against the coronavirus than the reference drugs used in the study…”8