CBD oil against allergic rhinitis

CBD oil against hay fever and as an antihistamine for allergies

CBD oil against allergic rhinitis

CBD oil is widely known as a kind of “cure-all” as it helps millions of people worldwide to soothe the symptoms of various diseases and conditions – including allergies. Allergies, although mostly harmless, can be very annoying and in many cases limit the daily life of people suffering from allergies. allergic rhinitis. Fortunately, however, it seems that hemp oil can help allergy sufferers to enjoy spring again – as research shows the potential of using CBD oil against hay fever.

 

What is hay fever?

While the vast majority of people enjoy spring and summer, not everyone is happy to see the flowers and trees starting to bloom. Studies show that 1 in 7 people worldwide suffer from hay fever – an allergic reaction to pollen and other allergens in the air. People suffering from hay fever usually experience mild to sometimes severe cold symptoms, often with a big impact on their quality of life.

The symptoms of hay fever develop when pollen from flowering grasses, trees and plants reaches the mucous tissue of the eyes and airways of our body through the air. Although harmless, our body for some reason sees these antigens as dangerous invaders causing the immune system to activate and produce antibodies to attack these substances. This leads to various symptoms, including headaches, watery or red eyes, stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching, coughing and insomnia.

 

Typical treatments against allergies

Obviously, total avoidance of allergens is the most effective treatment of hay fever. But let’s be honest, it’s almost impossible to not leave the house in spring and summer – and let allergies limit your life. Although it would be helpful to keep your (bedroom) window closed as much as possible – and to take off pollen-laden clothes before entering your bedroom or living room after leaving the house, thus reducing the likelihood of symptoms occurring during sleep and creating an environment for better sleep.

But such an approach does not fully solve the problem. Some patients decide to undergo immunological therapy through which the immune system is exposed to more and more allergens until it stops reacting to them. But this form of treatment requires a lot of patience and dedication – and may not be effective in the end.

For these reasons, most patients choose to take either antihistamines or corticosteroids to reduce allergic rhinitis. These are medicines that effectively reduce the main causes of the allergic symptoms of hay fever and the production of histamine by the body – the substance your immune system creates to attack pollen. However, these medications are known to cause serious side effects, making them unsuitable for use in children as well as people with glaucoma.

 

CBD as an antihistamine

CBD oil could therefore be the answer and help control allergic symptoms.CBD oil could be the answer and help control allergic symptoms. cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD) interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) of our body which is responsible for balancing almost every process that keeps us alive including our immune system’s response to histamines such as pollen. This suggests that CBD oil could potentially help reduce allergy symptoms associated with hay fever.

Researchers in Bonn, Germany were able to confirm this hypothesis by showing that mice lacking endocannabinoids were much more prone to allergic reactions. On the other hand, mice with extremely high levels of THC in their blood seemed to recover more quickly from allergic symptoms.

According to the research team, this means that ECS actually protects the body from allergies. In addition, supplementing the endocannabinoid system with (additional) cannabinoids could – as these scientists suggest – help to address the symptoms associated with allergic reactions overall – although clinical research in real people is needed to confirm the results of the research and to clarify the type of cannabis oil and CBD dosage required for the effective treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Full spectrum CBD oil against allergic rhinitis

With this in mind, you can try to treat your allergic reactions to pollen by administering cannabis. However, keep in mind to stay away from cannabis flowers, as they can carry pollen and make your symptoms worse. Try a high-quality, full-spectrum CBD oil for hay fever as research suggests that certain terpenes – such as limonene and alpha-pinene – may contain antihistamine effects. All of our full-spectrum hemp oils contain these terpenes and may help you enjoy spring and summer a little more.

Another option for treating allergic rhinitis is DNH’s CBD nasal spray. Especially if you have symptoms such as a cold in the nose, headache or itchy eyes. Order our CBD nasal spray here

Source: dutchnaturalhealing.com