Conclusion: There is moderate-certainty evidence that oromucosal nabiximols and THC are ineffective in relieving moderate-to-severe opioid-refractory cancer pain. There is low-certainty evidence that nabilone is ineffective in reducing pain associated with (radio-) chemotherapy in people with head and neck cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. There is low-certainty evidence that a single dose of synthetic THC analogues is not superior to a single low-dose morphine equivalent in reducing moderate-to-severe cancer pain. There is low-certainty evidence that CBD does not add value to specialist palliative c
Does CBD Oil help with pain & inflammation?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 80% of 10 people who reported on CBD Oil for pain & inflammation say it improved. 10% noticed no change and 10% say it got worse.
Pain & inflammation: what users report
80%better10 reports · few reports
8 better1 no change1 worse
What people say about CBD Oil and pain & inflammation
“Probably most notable for anxiety and the cognitive benefits that come from treating the anxiety like other nootropics. I also believe it has anti-inflammatory properties too.”
“I used CBD oil for my son (with a brain injury) after he had two seizures...He took it for two months and his EKG was improved and he's been seizure free for two years now.”
“I've taken pure cbd in the past, for very long periods of time, and it helped a lot with inflammation, and seemed to be anxiolitic as well.”
“Makes me a sluggish, forgetful, and loopy...It seemed to cure my dust allergy outright...Feeling more grounded and relaxed, better mood, possible increase in confidence.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong9 meta-analyses · 14 trials on PubMed
Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2023
Cannabis-based medicines and medical cannabis for adults with cancer painFront Vet Sci · 2023
Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of animal intervention studiesConclusion: CBD is considered safe for treating canine OA. CBD may reduce pain scores, but the evidence is very uncertain to conclude its clinical efficacy. High-quality clinical trials are needed to further evaluate the roles of CBD in canine OA.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 5brain fog 5fatigue 2depersonalization 1disorientation 1
What else is CBD Oil used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count