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Travelling is wonderful for the spirit, but it can be quite taxing on the body. Most convenient travel methods — cars, buses, trains, motorcycles, airplanes — leave you feeling sore and exhausted at the end of a long journey. Especially if you can’t afford luxury seats to make the trip more comfortable.

Luckily, there is one natural substance that can help make your next trip a lot less taxing. Let’s talk about CBD oil, what it is, and what it can do for travelers.

Introducing the hemp extract

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a hemp extract that acts as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic. The substance achieves all three by interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is universal to all mammals. This network of neurotransmitters helps regulate sleep, pain, immune response, and many other bodily functions. This helps explain how CBD can cause such a large variety of positive effects when utilized.

As a traveler, you should know that the substance is not legal everywhere in the world. CBD has no intoxicating potential, and the WHO has determined that the substance poses no risk of addiction or recreational use. Because of these factors, the legal status of CBD around the world is expected to change. But at the time of writing, several EU countries and several US states still highly restrict the use of the substance. Consult your destination’s laws before you attempt to travel with CBD on your person.

If you find out you can travel with CBD, here’s what the substance can do for you.

1 – Travel can be stressful

Dealing with travel plans and unexpected setbacks can be incredibly stressful and anxiety-inducing. On top of that, some people are just anxious about travel in general, regardless of whether plans are going well or not. The problem is that while stress is natural, it does not make dealing with problems any easier. Often, stress makes things harder.

CBD’s anxiolytic properties make it an attractive remedy for stressed travelers. Not only can the substance help you calm down and remain calm for several hours, but it does so without impairing your thinking or judgment. Meaning you’ll still be able to deal with whatever life throws your way.

2 – Travel can mess up your sleep

Keeping your sleep schedule under control can be hard when you are on the road, especially if you changed time zones. The good news is that CBD’s calming properties also make it an effective sleep aid. The substance can induce relaxation and even drowsiness in high doses, which can help you enjoy several hours of restful sleep. And it lets you have all that without dealing with the negative consequences of using sleeping pills.

3 – Travel is rough on your body

Long hours on the road or in an airplane will leave you feeling sore all over. Back, neck, and joint pain are all common after a long journey. You may also experience skin dryness and breakouts caused by the physical and emotional stress of the journey, alongside the changes in air and diet associated with leaving your home.

CBD’s analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties can help combat all that. Placing the substance under your tongue will bring relief to your whole body. Or you can opt for a direct approach and use CBD topicals to alleviate discomfort in your joints and help clear out your skin. If you’re worried that CBD might affect your appetite after your trip, check out this guide written by Cibdol.