CBD For Inflammation: Does It Really Work? Forbes Health – Forbes

CBD can be used in many ways, including:

Topical CBD can target specific areas of inflammation, while ingested CBD may have a more systemic effect, says Brian Clark, a registered nurse based in Utah. In a 2019 study performed by the Arthritis Foundation, 29% of the participants reportedly used CBD to treat arthritis-related symptoms, 55% of whom applied a topical CBD treatment to their inflammation-prone joints.

Applying CBD topically may provide potential therapeutic relief for people with inflammation and pain, according to a study in Molecules.

Applying topical CBD for inflammation may be effective for localized pain and inflammation, as it can be absorbed directly into the affected area, says Dr. Malik. [The topicals] effectiveness is contingent on the severity of the inflammation and the concentration of the product, he adds.

In a four-week trial evaluating the efficacy of topical CBD oil for pain management, participants experienced a significant reduction in intense, sharp pain after using a treatment containing 250 milligrams of CBD. Oftentimes, topical CBD products include additional ingredients to help with pain and inflammation, such as peppermint oil.

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Ingesting CBD for inflammation may be effective, but it may take longer [for someone to] feel the effects, as the CBD needs to be absorbed through the digestive system [first], says Dr. Malik. Additionally, the dosage and method of ingestion can affect the effectiveness of CBD for inflammation.

In a double-blind study involving 24 individuals with a neurological diagnosis, two weeks of sublingual CBD therapy at 2.5 milligrams to 120 milligrams per day resulted in muscle spasm relief and improved spasticity severity, according to a 2020 review in Current Addiction Reports. However, additional research is needed to confirm the proper dosage of oral CBD for inflammation relief.

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