The human body is a complex system of chemical processes and reactions including the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a complex process between fatty acid-based chemicals which act as a signal or key, the receptors into which these fatty acids fit like a lock and the various enzymes which produce and break those chemicals down. In the process, endocannabinoid chemicals act on brain and immune system receptors(CB1 & CB2) using the same compounds that are found in cannabis: CBD and THC

It should be noted that CBD oil is NOT a cure all and is not equally effective in all people. CBD oil has been used in the following ways:

• Pain relief;
• Relief of nervous disorders;
• Weight loss;
• Skin conditions;
• Seizures;
• Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
• Dementia;
• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder);
• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome);
• Fibromyalgia.

As stated, CBD oil is NOT a cure all and is not similarly effective for all people. CBD oil is effective against a number of symptoms in a variety of conditions and the best explored effects are in relation to:

• Pain relief;
• Reduction of inflammation;
• Calming effects;
• Relief of muscle spasm.

There are many claims made by CBD oil users and manufacturers but CBD is NOT a miracle cure which will guarantee perfect health. CBD oil is useful and helpful as part of a healthy regime including healthy eating, exercise, restful sleep and good stress management.

Clinical studies have shown CBD oil to be most effective for pain, anxiety and some form of seizure. All other claims are presently anecdotal and not yet backed up by scientific studies.

In 2017 an academic review of 25 studies carried out over a period of 20 years into the efficacy and safety of CBD oil did not identify any significant side effects. These studies covered a range of doses including acute and chronic regimes and looked at various methods of ingestion.

CBD oil is approved throughout Europe and there is now comprehensive knowledge of its metabolism, toxicology and safety. Typically, the standard dose of CBD oil is 10mg. In clinical studies doses of up to 1200mg for 30 days showed no negative side effects during the trial period. At very high doses, in excess of 2000mg per day (the equivalent of roughly 10 bottles of CBD tincture), CBD may cause dizziness, headache, anxiety, appetite suppression, drowsiness, fever, diarrhoea, irregular or increased heart rate and jitteriness. Such symptoms are rare and will fade after a few hours.