Inside of Alternative medicine, there is cannabidiol-based treatments which can be very effective for control symptoms some pain-causing diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis It’s included potentiates the effect of some analgesics. However, Its use is still a taboo subject in Mexico when it comes to marijuana.
Just last year, November 19, 2020, The Senate of the Republic has approved the regulation and decriminalization of the use of marijuana for recreational, scientific, medical and industrial purposes, as well as creation Mexican Institute for Cannabis Regulation and Control as a decentralized body of the Ministry of Health, but it will not be until February 2021 when it will be decided whether this proposal will continue or not.
In an exclusive interview for Salud180, I spoke with Dr. Marrielle Quintero, who is the surgeon and director of Family CBD, Mariel Pascual, a chemist, pharmacobiologist and regulatory advisor for Family CBD, and Virgilio Grajales Quintero. commercial director of Family CBD, who explained to us what cannabidiol is and what it is used for in alternative medicine.
What is cannabidiol or CBD?
He cannabidiol or CBD, as it is also known is one of the two most important cannabinoid components. However, it should be noted that most CBD-based medicinal treatments are derived from hemp, a raw marijuana plant that comes from Cannabis Sativa, but which the seed does not contain THC (Tetrahydrocannabidiol), the psychoactive component of marijuana, explains Mariel Pascual for Salud180.
Photo: iStock
While CBD acts on the central nervous system, does not contain the psychoactive effects of THC, but has Therapeutic properties that can be used as treatments to reduce some symptoms of diseases such as arthritis, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Therapeutic properties of CBD
- It is anti-inflammatory
- Ansiolítico
- antioxidants
- Analgesic
- anticonvulsants
- neuroprotective
- Rich in protein
“It simply came to our notice then the cannabis plant is like a psychoactive plant, then what is expected of this regulation is that separates cannabis from marijuana like cannabis. If they do, it would be a breakthrough for the pharmaceutical and therapeutic industries.“, Said Virgilio Grajales, commercial director of Family CBD.
Although CBD has several properties, the truth is that its therapeutic uses are limitedBecause CBD treatments are not “miracle products,” said Dr. Marrielle Quintero.
All people have an endocannabinoid system that is found in the nervous system and brain, when cannabinoids such as CBD enter the human body, they bind to endocannabinoid receptors to regulate certain body functions.
It turned out that CBD helps against rheumatoid arthritis, improves the effect of painkillers in cancer, It should be noted that it does not cure it, but relieves pain or side effects of chemotherapy, added Dr.
Uses of CBD in treatments
- Epilepsy
- Anxiety
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Multiple sclerosis (Spasticity)
- Transient insomnia
- Problems with senile dementia
- Parkinson’s
- Helps control glucose levels
- Migraine
- Depression
- Relieves nausea in case of chemotherapy
Photo: iStock
Although CBD-based treatments are natural, Dr. Marielle does not recommend taking them concomitantly with anxiolytics or antidepressants, as they could develop side effects. However, they can be taken with painkillers to enhance their effect.
There are no cannabis clinics in Mexico because they are not yet regulated. However, Family CBD’s regulatory advisor commented on this since 2017, a reform of the General Health Law has been carried out, Where Cannabis products are not banned, except Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS), had to draw up a regulation for the sanitary control of cannabis products, But to date, there is no specific license for cannabis clinics.
Family CBD is a Mexican company what was health professionals specializing in alternative medicine which works together with Traditional medicine, but also, produces its own cannabidiol products, both for food and pain treatment, to provide a comprehensive service to patients.
If you want to find out more about the products that Family CBD has or have a medical meeting with them, here is the link to their website: https://familycbd.org/
You can find from CBD oil to relieve arthritis pain, ointments, joint capsules, tangerine-flavored gummies against epilepsy, anxiety or even for temporary insomnia, as well as an anti-aging cream to avoid the signs of aging that are produced which have laboratory tests and regulations when imported.
Don’t forget to save this pin pinterest