Herbs improve the taste of beer – the bitterness and flavorings of herbs and spices balance the beer’s sweetness.  Recently, the most controversial weed is cannabis, also called marijuana.  Since its being made legal for medical use in many states, including Pennsylvania, professional brewers have been finding ways to include this herb into beers.

This article will discuss the health benefits of cannabis, contributed by its two cannabinoid chemicals called CBD and THC.

Reduces pain  

The THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the “psychoactive” component in marijuana that causes the “high”.  THC binds with brain receptors controlling mood, feelings, and pain.  Aside from inducing euphoria, it blocks pain receptors in the brain, resulting in relief from pain.

More than 62 percent of people use medical marijuana to address chronic pain conditions like the following:

• Headaches and migraines
• Joint pains
• Arthritis
• Lower back pain
• Postsurgical pain
• Cancer-related pain
• Nerve pain
• Multiple sclerosis pain

It is not surprising that users of medical marijuana report that THC-infused beer also reduces pain.

Treats insomnia  

One in four Americans has acute insomnia every year.  Poor sleep causes short tempers, irritability, and lack of concentration.  If insomnia is left untreated, it leaves one prone to severe medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Cannabidiol, also called CBD, is an ingredient of cannabis that is found to cure insomnia.  In a study from the University of Colorado, CBD helped 103 patients who have a mixture of sleep and anxiety problems.

These studies may be the reason why CBD-infused drinks are popular alternatives to medications like sleeping pills and melatonin. It is also popular with travelers who have to make quick adjustments to different time zones.

Reduces inflammation  

When the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells, the result is inflammation.  Diseases that are associated with inflammation are:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Gout

These diseases can cause redness, pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joint areas.  Medical marijuana has been found to reduce the effects of these inflammatory diseases.

With the introduction of CBD into beers, more detailed studies are ongoing to determine whether CBD is just as effective in fighting inflammation.

Reduce stress and anxiety  

The Stress in America survey states that adults are experiencing high levels of stress.  One of the more popular antidotes to stress is drinking alcoholic beverages.  With a few rounds of beer with friends, happiness replaces anxiety.

With the psychotic component of cannabis TKH infused into beers, this further adds to the euphoria experienced in drinking.

Assists in losing weight  

Being overweight can lead to major diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problems.

Fortunately,  THC-infused beers like Ceria are in the market for people who are looking for alternatives to alcoholic beer.  For the calorie-conscious, alcohol contains seven calories per gram.  Therefore, non-alcoholic THC  beers are getting to be popular among health advocates.

Does not cause hangovers  

Hangovers happen when blood alcohol drops drastically.  That is why this is felt the morning after a night of heavy drinking. Headaches result in:

• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Dizziness
• Decreased ability to concentrate
• Rapid heartbeat
• Mood changes like anxiety, depression, and irritability

Eventually, these physical changes can result in accidents and low productivity at work.

The perfect solution to hangovers is non-alcoholic beers.  Cannabis-infused beers are made by removing the alcohol and replacing it with THC, the psychotic component of cannabis.

Enhance mood  

In beers, the THC ingredient of cannabis is in liquid form, making it faster to absorb compared to edible marijuana which could take up to one hour to take effect.  THC-infused beers are the perfect choice for social events wherein ingesting cannabis (in other forms like marijuana cigarettes) may not be acceptable.

Difficulty in Production

Producing a delicious beer flavor is a very complex process that requires effort and attention to detail in every part of the process. Remember, it’s best to grow your own high-quality cannabis to create a tasty beer and herb infusion. Marijuana Species are very important which contributes to different flavors. Picking the right species to grow should be carefully considered. If you are interested to know more about Choosing marijuana line, check out WeekendGardener.net.

Conclusion

The availability of cannabis-infused beers is an exciting development in the industry.  They are now being marketed as “healthy drinks” because of its numerous benefits.  According to Keith Villa, co-founder of Ceria Brewing Co., beer will lead the way in making cannabis acceptable by the general public.  Soon, the cannabis market will expand once the recreational use of marijuana is made legal.