CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) are classified as cannabinoids. Medically beneficial cannabinoids are found in Cannabis, Marijuana, and Hemp. THC and CBD are abundant in the inflorescence. Extracted from the inflorescence is not an oil or extract from hemp seeds.
CBD is not classified as a drug. It is a substance that does not affect the nervous system. (Non-psychoactive) does not cause intoxication. by acting to relieve stress. Protect nerve cells, anti-seizure, analgesic, anti-tumor effect. Anti-inflammatory Antipsychotic and cbd öl does not cause resistance or addiction. It can be used in various ways, including herbal products, medicines, and food.
THC is classified as a type 1 drug (World Health Organization) and has psychoactive effects. (Psychoactive) causes euphoria, relaxation, makes sleepy, easy to fall asleep, stimulates appetite, anti-pain, anti-vomiting, and relaxes muscles. but addictive.
The Ministry of Public Health has announced that CBD extracts containing only 0.2% THC are not drugs. It can be used for various purposes, including medical, research, product makings, such as medicine, food, herbs, and cosmetics. With a caveat to the extract, It must be obtained from hemp or cannabis produced locally only if it is imported. CBD is also classified as a narcotic. Therefore, if you want to use CBD, you need to grow hemp. or marijuana itself in Thailand.
CBD and medicinal properties
- CBD has a mechanism of action that makes it possible to reduce pain, inflammation, anxiety, and control seizures. Without neurotoxicity, CBD can help reduce inflammation in the body. Reduce blockage of blood vessels that nourish the heart. And also helps in treating cardiovascular disease Studies on the diseases that can be treated with CBD have shown that cbd öl has several beneficial properties, including:
- Reduces nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy patients when standard medications are ineffective.
- Reduce anorexia and weight loss in HIV-infected people
- Two types of severe epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome
- Control chronic pain Treat the pain from multiple sclerosis (MS), reduce pain and nausea in terminally ill patients. The Australian indication is for use only when standard treatments are not effective.
- Relieve epilepsy symptoms
- Relieve symptoms of ALS or muscle weakness
- Relieves Parkinson’s (tremor) symptoms
- Reduce acne problems and dry skin
- Relieves depression
- Reduce anorexia and weight loss in HIV-infected people
- Relieve diabetes symptoms
- Relieves various schizophrenia symptoms
- Relieve symptoms of redness from other drugs
- Relieve and prevent heart disease
CBD and food
Notification of the Ministry of Public Health No. 429 (27 Aug. 2564) has specified that food products contain CBD not more than 75 milligrams/kg (ppm) and THC not more than 0.15 milligrams/kg. Four types of food are:
- Supplement products in tablets, capsules, and liquids.
- Carbonated flavored beverages
- Non-carbonated flavored beverages
- Cereal and grain beverages
Food products that use CBD, such as beverages dietary supplements In foreign countries, CBD is used as an ingredient in various foods such as drinking water, healthy drinks, and snacks.
CBD and cosmetics
1. In terms of beauty, cbd öl has anti-inflammatory properties. Helps fight free radicals, restores, and protects the skin from pollution and sunlight. Helps to increase collagen restore skin to be smooth. Stimulate cell renewal And create new skin, reduce redness, dark spots look faded, and add moisture to the skin. This makes cosmetics containing CBD a bestseller all over the world. In Thailand, the law allows CBD in all types of ready-to-use cosmetics, up to 1.0%, prohibiting the use of oral products or products used in the intimate area. The raw materials used must contain THC contaminants not more than 0.2%. In the case of ready-to-use cosmetics in oil or soft gelatin capsules, THC contaminants must not exceed 0.001% (Notification of the Ministry of Public Health, 11 May 2021).
2. Cosmetic products containing CBD, such as creams, lotions, soaps, shampoos, lip balms, and herbal products such as balms.
