The use of “cannabidiol” (CBD) and “Tetra Hydro Cannabinol” (THC), which are obtained from the cannabis plant in Europe and are the main ingredients of cannabis, has become increasingly common in recent years.
It is believed that these substances are good for all kinds of ailments and prevent skin problems. For this reason, the main ingredients of cannabis, CBD and THC, have been used frequently in the cosmetic industry in recent years.
So, are these products really as useful as it seems, and do they have a drug effect on those who use them?
Professor of toxicology from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. Dr. Jan Tytgat states that an oil or cream containing CBD and THC has a muscle relaxant effect. “Therefore, it can provide a beautifying and more rejuvenating effect on the skin. I believe it.”
prof. Dr. According to Tytgat’s statement to the Nieuwsblad newspaper, the substances called ‘terpenes’ that cause the distinctive aromas of cannabis do not only provide a pleasant smell. These ingredients are also good for people with dry skin or problems like psoriasis when processed in an ointment or oil.
The Belgian professor, as a pharmacologist and toxicologist, advocates for the controlled use of CBD, which contains more THC, for issues such as combating epilepsy or improving cognitive thinking.
Tytgat points out that although no one speaks against the frequent use of morphine for severe pain, the use of medical marijuana is still opposed. According to the professor, this is because, until the 1970s, the US treated marijuana as if it were equated with heroin.
“We cannot say that cannabis is a holy grail that can cure all kinds of diseases,” said Jan Tytgat, emphasizing that more scientific research is needed on this subject.
Drawing attention to CDB and THC sales, especially over the internet, the Belgian professor says, “You can buy many products with confidence, but do not expect much in terms of effect. Because the sale of this substance above a certain dose is prohibited in many countries.”
In Germany and the Netherlands, some products derived from the cannabis plant are licensed as drugs. Tytgat emphasizes that although cannabis causes addiction and psychological problems in young people, some products obtained from it can be used in the treatment of various diseases.
For example, in Belgium, these substances, which are obtained from cannabis, can be given to people with multiple sclerosis and severe muscle disease, with a doctor’s prescription.
So, do these products have a drug effect or addiction? The Belgian professor answers “No” to this frequently asked question. Marijuana’s “high-headedness” is due to its THC substance.
However, according to Tytgat, when CBD and THC are used in the same amount, their drug properties are limited. The Belgian professor says these two substances “take care of each other, just like brothers.” Thus, CBD prevents THC from “going high”.
“For example, an oil with 5 percent CBD and the same amount of THC can be used as a drug without being addicted or drugged,” Tytgat says.