The marijuana plant contains many components, with THC and CBD being the two major compounds. CBD is particularly known to be very powerful since it has much more significant medical usage than THC and the other numerous compounds found in medical marijuana. CBD is known to interact with the receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) of our body to produce natural cannabinoids that help against viruses. It should be noted that the endocannabinoid system has two major receptors known as the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The CB1 receptor is found in the brain and is mainly involved with the mental effects of cannabis, whereas the CB2 receptors are responsible for regulating the flow of hormones.
CBD has been proven to have antiviral properties which are helpful in curing the symptoms of many viral diseases. CBD is beneficial in improving the immune system’s ability to protect the body from viral infections by serving as a natural antimicrobial that targets bacteria. When a virus is found in the body, it triggers a response by the immune… Read More