What is CBD?
CBDとは?
ヘンプ特有の「カンナビノイド」と呼ばれる栄養成分の1つで、野菜や果物、植物などに含まれるファイトケミカルの1種。日本で流通しているものは規制対象ではない麻の茎と種から抽出されています。
正式名称は、カンナビジオール。ヘンプに含まれる「カンナビノイド」と呼ばれる成分の1つ。日本で流通しているものは規制対象ではない麻の茎と種から抽出されています。美容や健康分野で活用が期待され、近年注目されています。
本当に安全なの?
大麻草から抽出される成分なので、法的な心配がありますが、国内に流通しているCBD製品に違法性はありません。
CBDには、精神作用がありません。CBDに関する様々な論文で動物と人に対して安全性が高いと評価を受けており、また、世界保健機関WHOでは2018年6月にCBDの安全性が評価され、国際薬物条約における麻薬に該当しないことを勧告しています。(日本カンナビノイド協会HPより) ただし、処方されたお薬とCBDを併用する場合は、必ず医師あるいは薬剤師に相談の上、ご使用ください。
CBDとECSについて
昨今の研究により、人間の体内には、ECS(エンド・カンナビノイド・システム)といわれる身体調節機能が備わっていることが明らかになってきました。ECSは、食欲、痛み、免疫調整、感情抑制、運動機能、発達と老化、神経保護、認知と記憶などの機能を持ち、細胞同士のコミュニケーション活動を支えています。CBDはこのECSと深く結びつき、恒常性を一定に保つ役割を担っています。
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a distinctive nutrient found in hemp and belongs to the group of phytochemicals present in various vegetables, fruits, and plants. The CBD distributed in Japan is extracted from hemp stems and seeds, which are not subject to regulations.
In more formal terms, it's referred to as Cannabidiol, a specific component among the cannabinoids found in hemp. The CBD products available in Japan are sourced from the non-regulated parts of the hemp plant, namely the stalks and seeds. There's a growing interest in its potential applications in the fields of beauty and health, making it a noteworthy trend in recent years.
Is CBD really safe?
CBD available and used at Amira CBD Spa is compeltely legal because it follows Japan's regulations for the CBD to be extracted from only the stalk and seed of the hemp plant.
It's important to note that CBD doesn't have any psychoactive effects. Numerous studies on CBD have consistently rated its safety highly for both animals and humans. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) evaluated CBD's safety in June 2018 and recommended that it doesn't fall under the category of narcotics in international drug treaties (information sourced from the Japan Cannabinoid Association website). However, if you plan to use CBD alongside prescribed medications, it's always a good idea to consult with a doctor or pharmacist beforehand.
What is the relationship between CBD and ECS?
The relationship between CBD (cannabidiol) and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is akin to a supportive partnership within our body. The ECS is a system responsible for maintaining balance in various bodily processes. It consists of endocannabinoids, which are natural compounds produced by our body, receptors (CB1 and CB2) that respond to these compounds, and enzymes that break down endocannabinoids after they've fulfilled their role. CBD collaborates with the ECS by influencing it in a friendly manner. While not directly attaching to receptors, CBD helps endocannabinoids linger longer by slowing down the enzymes that break them down. It indirectly enhances receptor activity and can even change their shape, affecting their signaling. This interaction is thought to produce beneficial effects, such as reducing pain, inflammation, and anxiety.