Encasa Botanics Blogs — Hemp

CBD, short for cannabidiol, has been making waves in the wellness industry for its potential health benefits. While it is commonly known for its ability to alleviate pain and reduce anxiety, did you know that CBD may also have a positive impact on gut health? That's right - this natural compound derived from the cannabis plant could potentially offer relief for digestive issues and promote a healthier gut. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how CBD works in the body, its relationship with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and explore the potential benefits of using CBD...

CBD has many of the same potential benefits as THC, but without the psychoactive effects, there are couple of reasons why athletes from around the sporting world are getting into CBD and what you should know about it.  On a day to day basis, athletes not only go through a rigorous training regime, but when it comes to the day of the actual event, they have to perform to the best of their abilities. A research published in 2017 suggests CBD shows promise in helping relieve pain and reduce inflammation.   Reference - https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2016.0034 Another 2018 report from the WHO indicates...

The second decade of the 21st century brought about new revelations about health and wellbeing, especially when it comes to boosting your immunity and keeping well. Even with the amount of synthetically produced medicinal aids available to people, not less than 80% of people worldwide rely on natural remedies for their primary healthcare. Introducing Hemp! And owing to this switch to all-natural products, one superfood that has emerged is hemp! This humble plant is expected to see a global industrial market growth of 18.8% by 2027 owing to all the benefits it provides. Hemp is becoming the playmaker for tons...

5 Essential Questions about CBD that will help you understand this all natural extract better! There may be tons of other questions that would be on your mind, like “how much CBD should I take”, “is CBD legal”, “can we get a prescription for CBD”, “is CBD oil same as hemp oil” or more, and we would attempt to answer these in our coming blog posts! 1. What is CBD? CBD, or Cannabidiol, is an extract that comes from the cannabis plant or hemp, along with another substance called THC (but we’ll come to that later). Now, inside the human.