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Capsicum Anuum is our active ingredient and is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in our Rhinodol Nasal Spray.

Intranasally, capsicum is used for allergic rhinitis, perennial rhinitis, migraine headache, cluster headache, sinonasal polyposis, and sinusitis.

Topically, capsicum is used for the pain of shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-herpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, back pain, and post-surgical neuralgias. It is also used topically for prurigo nodularis, HIV-associated neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. 

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Through its influences on the cerebrovasculature, its anti-inflammatory properties, and its neuroprotective properties, CBD can theoretically help to reduce impairments following concussion. Intranasal application is the fastest route of administration following TBI. Every trainer should have this in their medical bag to help immediately relieve swelling and inflammation in the head.

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The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Regulates and supports:

• inflammation

• immune function

• sleep

• digestion

• mobility

• cognition

• cardiovascular function

• neuro-protection

• mood

• sleep

• discomfort

• strengthens and improves mitochondrial function (each cells power source)

• support damaged cells

 

In essence, the main function of the ECS is the regulation of the bodies homeostasis.  When the body falls out of homeostasis, dis-ease or disease sets in.  The ECS is our bodies self defense system.

 

Cannabinoid receptors are scattered throughout the body, embedded in cell membranes, and are believed to be more numerous than any other receptor system.  Researchers have identified two cannabinoid receptors: CB1, predominantly present in the nervous system, connective tissues, gonads, glands, and organs; and CB2, predominantly found in the immune system and its associated structures. There is speculate there may be a third cannabinoid receptor waiting to be discovered.

Endocannabinoids are the substances our bodies naturally make to stimulate the above receptors. The two most well understood of these molecules are called anandamide and 2- arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG).   A functional cannabinoid system is essential for health.  From the embryo, to birth, to adolescence, to responding to disease or injuries, endocannabinoids help us survive in a quickly changing and increasingly hostile environment. 

 

 

 

Scientists have discovered 104 different cannabinoids in the cannabis plant and it seems that number just climbed to 111 due to the discover of 7 new cannabinoids in recent years with more surely to come.

 

The most famous cannabinoid is THC which creates the psychoactive reaction that cannabis is known for.  The cannabinoid most famously studied for medical value is cannabidiol (CBD).  Look up studies to see where things are today, very informative information available. 

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