Epilepsy and Seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological disease which causes unprovoked seizures through abnormal brain cell activity. These are uncontrollable and the extent of the seizure varies from person to person. The condition affects a person's safety, relationships, and more.
Further information about epilepsy can be found by clicking this link.
Below are some of the studies looking at the use of CBD for epilepsy treatment.
General Information
Seizures and Cannabis
http://www.urbanfarmacyprc.com/seizures-cannabis/
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American Epilepsy Society Just Confirmed CBD Stops Epileptic Seizures
http://herb.co/2017/02/22/american-epilepsy-society-cbd/
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Can Cannabis Oil Really Treat Seizures?
http://www.consumerreports.org/seizures/cannabis-oil-cbd-treat-seizures/
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CBD Oil for Seizures
https://discovercbd.com/pages/cbd-oil-for-seizures
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Can Cannabis Treat Epileptic Seizures?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-cannabis-treat-epileptic-seizures/
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Cannabidiol – CBD Oil for Epilepsy
http://thehempoilbenefits.com/cbd-cannabidiol-oil-for-epilepsy
Scientific Research
Cannabidiol Treatment for Refractory Seizures in Sturge-Weber Syndrome
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28454984
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Protective Effects of Cannabidiol against Seizures and Neuronal Death in a Rat Model of Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28367124
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Pharmacology of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28087250​
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Cannabidiol--antiepileptic drug comparisons and interactions in experimentally induced seizures in rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/850145​
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The cannabinoids as potential antiepileptics
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6975285​
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Hypnotic and antiepileptic effects of cannabidiol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7028792​
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Cannabidiol displays antiepileptiform and antiseizure properties in vitro and in vivo