With states legalizing cannabis one after another, there seems to be a new wave of CBD-using millennials and parents allowing children to use hemp-derived oils and medical marijuana. A cannabis-focused magazine surveyed around 500 parents, and the results indicate that over 40% of parents use CBD products for their children’s needs, especially behavior related to autism.

Here’s what you should know about CBD and why parents are giving it to their children.

What is CBD?

CBD is a nonpsychoactive compound used along with medical marijuana for various purposes. It’s extracted from the hemp plant and doesn’t make you feel high, unlike marijuana.

CBD is primarily used to help with pain relief and to help people feel relaxed. CBD products have gained immense popularity worldwide in the form of different oils that can be applied to the skin or consumed, soaps, gummies, and even dog treats; you can find one that suits your needs the most.

Benefits of CBD for Kids

Medical cannabis has many merits, whether you’re planning to help treat a specific symptom or merely interested in everyday health practices. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only approved using CBD to treat epilepsy in children. 

Other benefits include:

Helping with Stress and Anxiety

The most common effect of CBD is a sense of relaxation and regulating mood. CBD oil has a relieving effect when it comes to anxiety.

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Can Help Treat Insomnia

Children who regularly consume CBD fall asleep quickly and for a longer duration as it escalates tolerance to distractions, making them less likely to wake up in the middle of the night. However, if it’s not used regularly or stopped in the middle, it can create other sleeping problems for your children.

Possible Heart Health Benefits

CBD relaxes the blood vessel and improves blood flow, which keeps the heart in good shape. Its antioxidative properties may reduce risk factors for heart disease for all ages.

Helps Relieve Pain

It helps relieve kids suffering from spinal injuries, arthritis, and chronic pain syndromes.

Need More Information? Reach Out to IndicaMD

If you have your Minnesota medical marijuana card but don’t know how to use it, don’t worry. At IndicaMD, we have certified marijuana doctors who can guide you about medical cannabis. Contact us.

 

 

Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for medical advice.