5 Best CBD Oils for Pain
Anne Harding
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CBD oil for pain
Most people who use cannabidiol, or CBD, take CBD oil for chronic pain or joint pain. That's according to a 2018 study of more than 2,400 people published in
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research that found CBD is used as a therapy for a wide range of conditions, from anxiety to sleep disorders.
Some people believe that CBD acts as a better therapeutic alternative for pain that hasn't responded well to traditional therapies. (Here's what you need to know about CBD for dental pain and anxiety.)
While the evidence that CBD is an effective pain reliever in humans is still accumulating, lab and animal studies show that it has anti-inflammatory effects. It also acts on serotonin receptors, opioid receptors, and other receptors involved in our pain response.